Merchant bars and small sections prices for the US market

Domestic prices are still the same as they were when last reported on February 24. Current small sections and merchant bar pricing for the week of March 6th, 2006 are reported as follows:

ASTM A36/A6 

Angles

2 x 2 x 1/4"  $27.95 cwt. ( $616 /mt or $559 /nt)   

Flat Bars

3/16 x 2"     $35.65 cwt. ($786 /mt or $713 /nt)

1/2 x 4"      $28.15 cwt.  ($620 /mt or $563 /nt) 

Square Bar

1"            $29.90 cwt. ($659 /mt or $598 /nt)

Round Bar

1"            $29.35 cwt. ($647 /mt or $587 /nt) 

Channels

3" x 3.5     $29.90 cwt.($659 /mt or $598 /nt)

Above prices are ex-mill, effective to customers and include the raw materials surcharge. January RMS $4.40 cwt. ($88 /nt or $97 /mt) February RMS $3.15 cwt. ($63 /nt or $69 /mt) March RMS $4.40 cwt. ($88 /nt or $97 /mt)