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Turkey's rebar exports remained almost stable in the first quarter of 2026, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). The country exported around 1.07 mln tons of rebar during the January-March…
Turkey's billet imports increased sharply in the first quarter of 2026, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). The country imported around 1.27 mln tons of billet during the January-March…
Morocco's Ministry of Industry and Trade has recommended the imposition of definitive antidumping duties on imports of cold rolled steel sheets originating from Egypt following the conclusion of its antidumping…
Turkey's imported scrap prices remained largely stable this week, as steel mills continued cautious procurement amid weak finished steel demand and squeezed margins. HMS 1&2 (80:20) import prices were assessed at around…
Turkey's HRC imports declined by 2.5pct YoY during the first quarter of 2026, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). The country's total HRC imports reached 806,500 tons in January-March 2026…
China's finished steel exports declined by 9.7pct YoY to 34.2 mln tons during the first four months of 2026, according to data from the General Administration of Customs. In April alone, Chinese steel exports totaled…
Turkey's import scrap prices remained stable this week, as firm supplier sentiment was offset by resistance from Turkish steel mills amid weak finished steel demand. HMS 1&2 (80:20) import prices were assessed at USD…
India's crude steel production increased by 5.8pct YoY to 14.09 mln tons in April 2026, supported by strong demand from the infrastructure, construction, and manufacturing sectors, local media reported citing data from…
Australia's Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science accepted the Anti-Dumping Commission's final recommendations to impose anti-dumping duties ranging from 38.1pct to 79pct on HRC imports from China, according to…
Turkish steel profile producer Kocaer Steel reported lower financial results for the first quarter of 2026, mainly due to weaker export sales and challenging global market conditions. According to the company's interim…
Turkey's steel exports decreased by 6.8pct YoY to 3.5 mln tons in the first quarter of 2026, while export revenues fell by 9.4pct to USD 2.3 bln, according to the Turkish Steel Producers' Association (TCUD). In March…
Moroccan Ministry of Industry and Trade has notified the extension of its safeguard measure on imports of hot-rolled steel, maintaining an additional duty of 19pct under WTO rules. The measure, which applies to…
Indian pipe manufacturer, Jindal Saw Limited has reported disruptions to its Middle East-linked business in Q4 FY26, as the ongoing regional conflict has affected exports, logistics and operations. The company said a…
Turkey's import scrap market extended its upward trend this week, supported by firm supplier sentiment and high freight costs. HMS 1&2 (80:20) import prices were assessed at USD 410-415 per ton CFR, up USD 5-10 per ton…
Turkish steel producer, Erdemir Group reported a 9.4pct YoY decline in profitability in the first quarter of 2026, according to its latest financial results. Net profit fell to TRY 405.8 mln (USD 9.0 mln) from TRY 447.9…
India and New Zealand have signed a free trade agreement (FTA), reducing tariffs on a wide range of goods, including iron, steel and raw materials used in steel production. Under the agreement, tariffs will be cut or…
India became a net exporter of finished steel in the financial year ended 31 March 2026, supported by higher exports and a sharp decline in imports, according to a Reuters report citing provisional government data…
Iran has suspended exports of steel slabs and flat products until May 30, 2026, according to an official directive issued by the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO). The directive mandates an immediate halt to…
CARES, internationally renowned certification authority, has introduced a new product verification service aimed at helping steel producers and supply chain participants comply with emerging carbon reporting…
Turkey's scrap import prices increased this week, supported by reports of a limited number of deals at higher price levels. HMS 1&2 (80:20) import prices were assessed at USD 405 per ton CFR, up USD 5 per ton…
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