Today, February 18, Turkish mill Kardemir has cut its wire rod prices for engineering grade products by $10/mt amid the sluggish demand ahead of Ramadan and ongoing currency fluctuations, as compared to its prices issued on Wednesday, January 14.
The producer has issued its list prices only on US dollar basis, for cash payment, on ex-works basis.
| Dimension | Grade | Price ($/mt) |
| 5.5 mm | SAE 1018-1020 | 597 |
| SAE 1022-1073 | 607 | |
| SAE 1076-1082 | 617 | |
| SAE 1006_00 | 587 | |
| 20MnB4-30MnB4 | 692 | |
| SG2 | 632 | |
| 6-27 mm | SAE 1018-1020 | 582 |
| SAE 1022-1073 | 592 | |
| SAE 1076-1082 | 602 | |
| SAE 1006 | 572 | |
| 16MnCr5 | 742 | |
| 20MnB4-30MnB4 | 677 |