Kardemir hikes billet prices

According to the price list dated September 12, 2006, Turkish mill Kardemir has increased its local sales price for St 37 grade steel billets of 100 x 100 mm size by $12/mt to $452/mt+VAT, while the price of 150 x 150 mm material has been increased by $12/mt to $449/mt+VAT. However, billet sales are currently closed. The producer's metallurgical coke, basic pig iron, and debar prices remain at their previous levels.