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Turkey's HRC exports reached approximately 1.84 mln tons in the first nine months of 2024, surging by 134pct compared to the same period last year, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). From January to…
The Egyptian Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of cold-rolled and coated steel products from Turkey and China. The investigation was launched in response…
Turkey's scrap import prices edged up slightly, fluctuating within a narrow range as suppliers held firm on prices despite a decline in Turkish steel prices. Current prices are assessed at USD 360-365 per ton CFR, up…
Turkey's wire rod exports reached approximately 736,300 tons in the first nine months of 2024, a sharp increase of 76pct compared to the same period last year, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK)…
India's steel imports from April to September were led by China, with the country remaining a net importer, according to provisional government data, Reuters reported. India imported 4.7 mln tons of finished steel…
China's steel exports surged 40.8pct YoY in October, reaching 11.18 mln tons, according to data from the General Administration of Customs. Exports were also up over 10pct compared to the previous month. For the first…
India's Welspun Corp announced it has secured two major orders in the U.S., totaling INR 1,300 crore (USD 154.5 mln), to supply coated HSAW pipes for natural gas pipeline projects, according to a stock exchange filing…
SteelAsia Manufacturing Corporation, a major steel producer in the Philippines, recently shipped 14,200 tons of high-strength rebar valued at USD 8.8 mln to Canada from its Davao mill. This marks the first time that…
Turkey imported 14.9 mln tons of scrap in the first nine months of 2024, a 6.3pct increase YoY, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). From January to September 2024, scrap imports from the USA rose by…
Turkey's crude steel production rose by 14pct YoY to 27.9 mln tons in the first nine months of 2024, according to the Turkish Steel Producers' Association (TCUD). In September alone, production grew 6.5pct YoY to 3.1…
UAE steel manufacturers have filed complaints with Indian customs regarding alleged illegal steel scrap imports from the UAE, citing falsified documentation and export fee evasion, as reported by Zee News. The companies…
Turkey's leading steel producer, Erdemir Group, reported a net profit of TRY 11.28 bln (USD 329 mln) for the first nine months of 2024, a turnaround from a TRY 3.83 bln loss in the same period last year. Sales revenue…
Turkey's scrap import prices declined this week amid a cautious market mood, with scrap buying activity limited by weak demand for finished steel. Scrap import prices are now assessed at USD 360-365 per ton CFR, down…
Pakistan's scrap imports rose by 4.68pct YoY in September 2024, as reported by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The country imported 211,539 tons of scrap that month, compared to 202,078 tons in September 2023. In the…
In September 2024, Pakistan recorded a 36.55pct YoY increase in finished steel imports, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The country imported 277,404 tons of finished steel, up from 203,149 tons in the…
China Iron & Steel Association (CISA) anticipates that China's steel demand in 2025 will likely remain stable compared to current levels, though risks remain due to mounting trade frictions and challenges in key…
Turkey's welded steel pipe exports increased by 11.6pct in the first eight months of 2024, totaling approximately 1.33 mln tons compared to the same period last year. Romania emerged as Turkey's largest market, with…
Turkey's scrap import prices fell this week due to weakening demand for Turkish finished steel. Scrap import prices are now assessed at USD 365-370 per ton CFR, down from USD 385-390 per ton CFR last week. Last week's…
Turkey imported about 879,000 tons of pig iron in the first eight months of 2024, a 1.7pct decrease compared to the same period last year, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Russia remained Turkey's…
Morocco's Ministry of Industry and Commerce has officially launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of CR steel originating from Egypt, as announced in a public notice. The probe follows a complaint filed by…
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