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MESteel assessments and price moves — scrap, billet, rebar, HRC, iron ore and coking coal, across the Middle East and the wider market.
Import and domestic assessments for the Gulf and Turkey, published every week.
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China's iron ore futures fell on Friday as uncertainty over a recovery in steel demand continued to weigh on market sentiment. Market insiders said Chinese steel demand remains weak, with expectations for the…
China's iron ore futures fell on Thursday as weak steel mill margins continued to weigh on demand sentiment. Market insiders said Chinese steel mills remain cautious about iron ore restocking, with squeezed margins…
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…
Turkish steelmaker Kardemir has raised its rebar and wire rod prices in its latest price list. The company is offering 12-32 mm rebar at TRY 29,750 (USD 614) per ton EXW, excluding VAT, up from TRY 28,625 per ton (USD…
China's iron ore futures edged lower on Wednesday as demand sentiment remained mixed, with tight steel mill margins and a lack of substantial improvement in steel demand weighing on the market. Market insiders said…
India's state-run iron ore producer NMDC has increased its domestic lump ore prices by INR 150 (USD 1.57) per ton, effective September 9, while keeping fines prices unchanged. The company now offers 65.5pct Fe lump ore…
Vietnamese steelmaker Formosa Ha Tinh Steel has increased its domestic HRC prices for October-November delivery, with SAE1006 and SS400 grades now offered at around USD 540-550 per ton CIF Vietnam, depending on order…
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…
China's iron ore futures rose on Tuesday, extending the previous day's gains, as expectations of pre-holiday restocking and firmer sentiment across the steel market continued to support prices. Analysts said steel mills…
China's iron ore futures rose on Monday, supported by expectations of increased steel mill restocking ahead of China's October National Day holiday, although concerns over steel demand remain. Market insiders said…
Bangladesh's steelmakers are facing higher production costs amid weak construction demand, with mills offering discounts to maintain sales, according to local media reports. The price of 60-grade rebar has risen to BDT…
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…
China's iron ore futures rose on Friday, supported by near-term supply-side factors, although cautious steel demand continued to limit the upside. A weekly decline in iron ore port inventories provided support to…
Vietnam's leading steelmaker Hoa Phat Group has raised its domestic HRC prices for October delivery, following three consecutive months of reductions, as seasonal demand is expected to improve and import prices have…
China's iron ore futures rebounded on Thursday, supported by renewed restocking interest from steel mills, although cautious steel demand continued to limit the upside. Market sentiment remained mixed, with Chinese…
GCC flat steel buyers continue to face uncertainty over imported supply as vessel availability, freight costs and disruptions around key shipping routes complicate procurement. The situation is forcing buyers and…
China's iron ore futures dropped on Wednesday as concerns over steel demand limited buying interest. Market sentiment has cooled following the recent rally, with traders increasingly focused on the gap between…
Asian HRC prices have strengthened in recent weeks, supported by rising raw material costs in China and expectations of improving seasonal demand, although buying interest remains cautious in several markets. In China…
China's iron ore futures remained broadly stable on Tuesday as firmer raw material costs and expectations of seasonal demand were offset by cooler market sentiment. Market sentiment softened after the recent rally, with…
Saudi Arabia's Saudi Iron and Steel Company (Hadeed) has kept its domestic rebar prices unchanged for September production, while raising wire rod prices by SAR 100-125 (USD 27-33) per ton. Hadeed is offering 12-32 mm…