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Import and domestic assessments for the Gulf and Turkey, published every week.
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India's largest iron ore producer, National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), has raised prices for both iron ore lump and fines by INR 100 (USD 1.1) per ton, according to a stock exchange filing. Under the…
Iron ore futures finished the daytime session little changed on Tuesday, with the market constrained by weak fundamentals and slowing activity in the physical steel market ahead of the Chinese New Year holidays. Prices…
Iron ore futures fell on Monday as subdued fundamentals continued to weigh on sentiment for the key steelmaking raw material. Higher iron ore inventories at major Chinese ports, coupled with rising global supply and a…
Turkey's scrap import prices remained largely unchanged this week, as weak finished steel demand and cautious buying continued to weigh on the market. Turkey's scrap import prices were assessed steady at USD 370-375 per…
Iron ore futures fell on Friday, extending losses across all morning sessions this week, as weak fundamentals continued to weigh on market sentiment. Iron ore futures remained under pressure due to higher port-side…
Iron ore futures extended losses on Thursday for a fourth consecutive session, as weak fundamentals and ample supply continued to pressure the market. Rising global shipments and higher inventories at Chinese ports are…
Iron ore futures remained under pressure on Wednesday, with persistently weak demand continuing to weigh on market sentiment. Higher inventories at major Chinese ports remain a key overhang, limiting price support…
Iron ore futures declined on Tuesday as persistent demand weakness and ample supply continued to weigh on market sentiment. Higher shipments from major miners, combined with rising inventories at Chinese ports, kept…
Iron ore futures fell on Monday as softening fundamentals ahead of the Chinese New Year holidays dampened market sentiment. Rising iron ore inventories at major Chinese ports and slower restocking activity are expected…
Taiwanese steelmaker China Steel Corporation (CSC) has announced a price increase of TWD 500 (USD 16) per ton for flat steel products sold in March, including hot-rolled (commercial and rerolling grades), cold-rolled…
Turkey's scrap import prices remained unchanged this week as weak finished steel demand continued to curb buying appetite among steelmakers. Scrap import prices were assessed stable at USD 370-375 per ton CFR. Turkish…
Iron ore futures remained under pressure on Friday as market sentiment stayed cautious amid rising supply and record-high inventories. Iron ore stockpiles at major Chinese ports have reportedly climbed to around 170 mln…
Turkish steelmaker Kardemir has launched a new rebar sales round, offering lower prices compared with its previous round in November. Under the latest price list, rebar in 12-32 mm sizes is offered at TRY 23,915 (USD…
Iron ore futures rose on Thursday as expectations of a near-term recovery in steel demand improved market sentiment ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays, although broader demand concerns persisted. Market sources said…
Turkish steelmaker Kardemir has launched a new billet sales round, lowering prices by USD 5 per ton compared with its previous offers issued on January 7, 2026. Under the latest offer, the company's S235JR billets are…
Iron ore futures extended losses on Wednesday as weak steel demand and rising supply continued to weigh on market sentiment. Fundamentals remain under pressure amid record-high iron ore inventories at Chinese ports and…
Iron ore futures extended losses on Tuesday as the market remained cautious amid rising supply and subdued steel demand. Iron ore prices continued to face pressure from record-high inventories at major Chinese ports…
Saudi Iron and Steel Company (Hadeed) has increased prices for its long steel products for February sales. Rebar prices for 12-32 mm sizes were raised by SAR 70 (USD 19) to SAR 2,260 (USD 603) per ton, while wire rod…
Iron ore futures remained subdued on Monday as oversupply pressure continued to weigh on market sentiment. Rising global supply, together with high iron ore inventories at major Chinese ports, kept the market under…
Turkey's imported scrap market remained firm but largely sideways this week, with prices assessed unchanged at USD 370-375 per ton CFR, as tight supply conditions offset cautious buying by Turkish steel mills. Scrap…