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ferrous scrap
Scrap & Metalics

South Asia: Imported ferrous scrap market remains largely stable d-o-d

The South Asian ferrous scrap market held steady d-o-d despite Indian buyers remaining inactive due to the Dhanteras holiday. Pakistani buyers took a cautious approach amid a cooling domestic steel market and the arrival of earlier booked scrap at competitive rates. Meanwhile, Bangladeshi buyers stayed on the sidelines, affected by halted construction activities and a […]

Imported ferrous scrap
Scrap & Metalics

Pakistan: Imported ferrous scrap prices fall $10/t; weak rebar sales dim market outlook

Imported ferrous scrap offers to Pakistan softened by $10/tonne (t) this week amid limited demand, with BigMint’s weekly assessment of European shredded pricing it at $390/t CFR Qasim, down from $400/t CFR a week ago. As per market insiders, Pakistani buyers have become more cautious as previously contracted materials are now available at more competitive […]

thermal coal
Coal

China: Demand for low CV Indonesian thermal coal rises amid higher domestic prices

Mysteel: Chinese buyers showed increased interest in Indonesian thermal coal with low calorific value (CV) on 25 October, considering its significant price advantages over comparable domestic cargoes, sources noted. On 25 October, Mysteel assessed Indonesian 3,800 kcal/kg NAR thermal coal prices at $54/t FOB Kalimantan, unchanged since 15 October. This can be translated into RMB 492.4/t […]

Imported manganese
Others

India: Imported manganese ore prices remain stable as major miners adjust output

Imported manganese ore prices to India remained relatively stable this week, with major manganese ore producers adjusting their output to tackle weak market sentiments. Price trends Market overview Smelters maintain cautious approach: Indian smelters exercised caution regarding manganese ore procurement, opting to rely on existing inventories to meet their immediate operational requirements. This measured approach, combined […]

scrap export
Scrap & Metalics

Japanese H2 scrap export offers rise $14/t w-o-w in recent deals to Taiwan

Japanese H2 scrap export offers climbed w-o-w, driven by recent deals concluded for Taiwan, where mills favoured competitively priced Japanese scrap over US bulk cargos. Additionally, domestic H2 collection prices in Japan rose, adding upward pressure on export offers. Limited deep-sea cargo interest from Vietnam and South Korea further restricted buyer options, lending additional support […]

scrap
Ferro Alloy

US: Ferrous scrap export index falls $6/t w-o-w on dull inquiries from key buyers

The US ferrous scrap export index has experienced a w-o-w decline, primarily due to weakened demand from Turkiye, which is currently focusing on pushing the imported price down amid cheap availability of European material. Additionally, the falling EU exchange rate is likely to support European suppliers in lowering their offers for Turkiye further impacting the […]