Iran’s finished steel imports in the first six months (21 March-20 September, 2024) of the current Persian year stood at 0.76 million tonnes (mnt), a marginal drop of 2% compared to the same period of last year, according to data from the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA). Imports of long products were recorded at 52,000 […]
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Japan challenges Turkiye’s HRC anti-dumping probe findings
Mysteel: Japan has responded angrily to the decision of Turkiye’s Ministry of Trade earlier this month to impose anti-dumping (AD) duties on imports of hot-rolled coil (HRC) originating from several countries, including Japan, describing the decision as inappropriate and very regrettable. Turkiye’s trade ministry announced on 11 October that HRC imports from China, India, Russia, and […]
India: PELLEX rises by INR 500/t ($6/t) post-increased premiums in OMC auction
Pellet prices in central and eastern India surged following the recent OMC auction, where m-o-m premiums exceeded INR 1,000/tonne ($12/t) — significantly increasing manufacturing costs of the same. In response, major pellet plants in Odisha raised their offers by INR 500-700/t ($6-9/t), while Raipur witnessed a similar increase of INR 500/t ($6/t). India: PELLEX rises […]
South Korea: Ferrous scrap inventory rises as steel mills cut back on production
SteelDaily: This week, the combined ferrous scrap inventory of eight major South Korean steel mills witnessed a slight upswing as prices fell and steelmakers reduced their production. Stocks increased by 2.5% to 773,000 tonnes (t) this week as compared to 754,000 t in the previous one. Notably, although the southern and central regions experienced an […]
Japan: Tokyo Steel keeps steel prices stable m-o-m for Nov’24 sales
Tokyo Steel, Japan’s leading electric arc furnace steel manufacturer, rolled over prices of hot-rolled coils (HRCs) (1.7-22 mm) for November 2024 shipments compared to the last month. Additionally, Tokyo Steel keeps steel prices of rebars and H-beams stable for the same period. Factors affecting prices 1. Rebound in Kanto scrap export tender bids: The Kanto Iron and Steel […]