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Turkish HRC prices increased this week, as an upward trend in scrap prices and limited supply pushed local HRC producers to raise prices. Domestic HRC prices moved up to USD 625-635 per ton EXW, up USD 20-25 per ton…
Chinese exports of hot rolled (HR) steel (HS 7208), including coils and plates, to GCC countries remained under pressure in July 2026, despite easing Chinese export prices, as prolonged logistics disruptions, high…
India will receive country-specific tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) totalling 1.64 mln tons per year for steel exports to the European Union under the draft India-EU free trade agreement (FTA). The total quota of 1.641 mln…
Swedish green steelmaker Stegra has selected four shipping and logistics companies to manage its sea transport operations, supporting the movement of raw materials and finished steel products across Europe. ESL Shipping…
Turkey's scrap import prices increased this week as improving finished steel demand encouraged mills to increase buying interest, while limited scrap availability and higher freight and collection costs continued to…
Tosyali Algerie has made its first export shipment of cold-rolled steel from its new cold rolling complex in Bethioua, Oran, marking the start of international sales from the facility. The company said the first export…
The UK has extended its anti-dumping duty on wire rod originating from China for a further five years, with the measure now set to remain in place until January 28, 2031. The decision, published by the UK government on…
Turkey's HRC imports declined 12.8pct YoY to 1.98 mln tons during the first seven months of 2026, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Russia remained Turkey's largest HRC supplier during…
Indian steel export prices have strengthened significantly in recent weeks, amid higher raw material costs, firmer domestic steel prices and expectations of improving demand. Indian HRC export offers are currently heard…
Saudi Arabia's billet market remains heavily affected by logistics disruptions, with tight vessel availability, high freight costs and lengthy berthing delays continuing to complicate imported supply. At the same time…
The European Union's Court of Justice has dismissed appeals by Turkish steel producers Colakoglu Metalurji and Erdemir challenging the EU's definitive anti-dumping measures on certain hot-rolled (HR) flat steel products…
China's finished steel exports declined 3pct YoY to 75.15 mln tons during the first eight months of 2026, according to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs (GACC). Despite the cumulative decline…
Mexico's Ministry of Economy has concluded its antidumping investigation into hot-rolled (HR) steel imports from China and Vietnam, imposing definitive compensatory duties on the affected products. The investigation…
Lebanon's steel imports declined by around 8pct YoY to 432,800 tons in Jan-Jul 2026, from 470,600 tons in the corresponding period of 2025, according to Lebanese Customs data. Rebar under HS code 7214 remained by far…
Turkey's rebar exports increased 12.3 pct YoY to 2.65 mln tons in the first seven months of 2026, according to Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) data. Yemen remained the largest destination, receiving around 492,500…
Turkey's scrap import prices increased this week as tighter availability and firm freight costs supported the market. MESTEEL assessed HMS 1&2 (80:20) at USD 375-380 per ton CFR Turkey, up USD 5 per ton week-on-week…
Turkey imported 11.3 mln tons of scrap in the first seven months of 2026, up 3.7pct YoY, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). The United States remained Turkey's largest scrap supplier during…
The global long steel market remains under pressure from subdued demand, while higher energy costs, supply disruptions and tighter trade restrictions are supporting prices, according to the International Rebar Producers…
Chinese exports of semi-finished steel (primarily billets, HS 7207) to GCC countries surged in July 2026, as regional steelmakers increasingly relied on imported feedstock amid prolonged logistics disruptions affecting…
The European Union's General Court has dismissed an appeal by Turkish steel producer Ozkan Demir Celik against the European Commission's definitive 13.6pct anti-dumping duty on its exports of steel bulb flats to the EU…
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