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Jindal Pelletizing LLC (JPL), a subsidiary of Jindal Steel Oman, has commenced pellet shipments to customers across the GCC, marking its entry into the regional export market. The company said the first dispatch…
Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that US steel imports totalled 1.769 mln net tons (1.604 mln metric tons) in March 2026, including 1.306 mln net tons (1.185…
Saudi billet producer Al Qaryan Steel has obtained certification for its billets under the Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme (ECAS) and the Emirates Quality Mark (EQM), issued by CARES. The certifications, valid…
Pakistan imported 208,764 tons of steel scrap in March 2026, down 29.7pct YoY from 296,929 tons in the same month last year, according to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). However, imports increased by…
Pakistan imported 252,226 tons of finished steel products in March 2026, down 20pct YoY, according to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Imports also declined by 41pct compared with the previous month…
The National Tariff Commission (NTC) has decided to continue anti-dumping duties on imports of continuous casting steel billets from China into Pakistan, following the conclusion of a sunset review. The review…
Ukrainian steel producer Zaporizhstal has shipped over 28,000 tons of HRC since the start of 2026 to Metinvest Tubular lasi, part of Metinvest Group, the company said. The shipments come as the lasi pipe plant continues…
Turkey's scrap import prices remained largely unchanged this week, as weak finished steel demand continued to limit buying interest from mills. HMS 1&2 (80:20) import prices were assessed at USD 400 per ton CFR. Market…
Egypt's Ezz Steel has increased rebar prices in the domestic market, reflecting rising costs and policy-driven supply constraints. The company raised its rebar offer to EGP 39,850 (USD 769) per ton EXW, up from EGP…
U.S. Steel plans to restart the Gary Tin Mill at its Gary Works facility, aiming to increase domestic tin mill production and strengthen supply availability for US customers. The company said the restart will depend on…
Iron ore futures edged lower on Tuesday, pressured by rising supply expectations, while steady steel production limited the downside. Market sentiment weakened after reports that China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) has…
China's finished steel exports declined 9.85pct YoY to 24.7 mln tons in the first quarter of 2026, according to data from the General Administration of Customs. In March alone, Chinese steel exports totalled 9.13 mln…
The EU has reached a preliminary deal to significantly tighten steel import measures, aiming to curb the impact of global overcapacity by sharply reducing quotas and increasing tariffs on excess shipments. Under the…
Turkey's HRC imports declined by nearly 24pct YoY in the first two months of 2026, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). The country's total imports reached 497,000 tons in January-February…
7 Steel Nordic Manufacturing has shipped its first batch of steel products to a customer in the Czech Republic, marking the start of a new market channel for the company. The material was produced at its rolling mill in…
Turkey's scrap import prices remained stable this week, with HMS 1&2 (80:20) assessed around USD 400 per ton CFR, while buying activity slowed amid weak finished steel demand. Despite limited trading, suppliers…
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has announced the final results of its antidumping duty administrative review on rebar imports from Turkey. The review found that certain Turkish producers/exporters sold rebar at…
Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, following the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran and its spillover across the GCC, are disrupting regional supply chains, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, a key…
The global long steel products market remains under pressure, with no signs of improvement in supply-demand fundamentals, according to the International Rebar Producers and Exporters Association (Irepas). Irepas said…
The European Commission (EC) has published the first reference price for Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) certificates, setting the Q1 2026 level at EUR 75.36 (USD 88.2) per ton. The price is based on the…
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