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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.
Import assessments by product and origin, in a series running back to 2002.
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Iron ore futures declined on Thursday as persistent concerns over steel demand continued to weigh on market sentiment. The seasonal slowdown in Chinese steel consumption has led to rising inventories of finished steel…
Turkish steel producer Kardemir has lowered domestic wire rod prices amid continued pressure on long steel markets. According to the company's latest price list, 5.5 mm SAE 1006 grade wire rod is being offered at USD…
Iron ore futures rebounded on Wednesday, supported by short-term restocking activity by Chinese steel mills following recent price declines, although the broader market outlook remained bearish. Market insiders said…
Iron ore futures moved lower on Tuesday, pressured by a combination of soft steel demand expectations and supply-side pressure that continued to dampen market confidence. Market analysts said Chinese steel mills are…
UAE-based Emirates Steel, part of EMSTEEL Group, has increased domestic rebar prices for July production. The company raised prices for 12-32 mm rebar by AED 100 (USD 27) per ton to AED 2,921 (USD 795) per ton EXW…
Iron ore futures extended their downward movement on Monday, pressured by high supply and sluggish steel consumption. Prices also came under pressure from falling coking coal futures after supply concerns eased, with…
Taiwan's China Steel Corporation (CSC) has reduced domestic prices for selected flat steel products for July 2026 deliveries, while increasing prices for several contract products for the third quarter. For July…
Turkish imported scrap prices moved lower this week as sluggish finished steel demand, falling rebar prices and limited booking activity continued to pressure the market. HMS 1&2 (80:20) import prices were assessed at…
Iron ore futures declined on Thursday as falling oil prices after the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, coupled with concerns over weakening Chinese steel demand, weighed on market…
Iron ore futures continued to decline on Wednesday as rising supply, weakening steel demand and deteriorating mill margins weighed on market sentiment. Market insiders said Chinese steel production may be nearing a…
Iron ore futures fell on Tuesday as weak Chinese property sector data and concerns over deteriorating steel mill margins weighed on market sentiment. China's property market, once the country's largest steel-consuming…
Japan's leading electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaker Tokyo Steel has increased prices for most steel products for July sales, citing rising energy and raw material costs as well as firmer domestic and international…
Turkish imported scrap prices remained largely stable this week, although trading activity continued to be subdued as steel mills limited purchases amid weak finished steel demand. HMS 1&2 (80:20) import prices were…
Iron ore futures fell on Friday as abundant supply and weakening steel demand continued to weigh on market sentiment. The market remained under pressure from high iron ore inventories at Chinese ports. Market insiders…
Iron ore futures declined on Thursday as rising supply and weak steel demand continued to weigh on market sentiment. Market insiders said rising iron ore supply, coupled with weakening margins at Chinese steel mills and…
Turkish steel producer Kardemir has reduced prices for billet and rebar in its latest domestic sales round. The company offered S235JR-grade billet at USD 525 per ton EXW, down USD 5 per ton from the previous sales…
Iron ore futures rebounded on Wednesday, supported by positive Chinese economic data, although concerns over the demand outlook continued to limit gains. The market also drew support from a month-on-month increase in…
Iron ore futures extended their losses on Tuesday as weak steel demand and ample supply continued to weigh on market sentiment. The key steelmaking raw material remains under pressure from rising global supply and high…
Iron ore futures moved lower on Monday as concerns over slowing steel demand and high supply levels continued to weigh on market sentiment. Analysts noted that port-side trading activity has slowed, while iron ore…
Turkey's imported scrap prices weakened this week as steel mills continued to limit purchases due to weak finished steel demand. HMS 1&2 (80:20) import prices were assessed at around USD 400 per ton CFR, down from USD…