Next year is set to be a year of important changes in the global trade scenario for steel. Joe Biden is expected to become the new president of the US in January, and while his approach toward the existing Section 232 measures might not change rapidly, many expect he will …

Last week a new jump in CIS prices indicated that the global market remained strong on the back of Chinese demand. Pig iron and billet prices from the Black Sea, for example, increased signigicantly after two weeks of stability.

CIS pig iron export prices gained on strong Chinese demand and …

Last week the US presidential elections took centre stage in the global media, as the world waited for the presidential election results between incumbent President Donald Trump and challenger, former vice president Joe Biden.

For the steel market the end of Trump’s presidency could well mean a lot of change, …

The CIS pig iron export market has turned to Asia after the US booked a Russian cargo at the equivalent of around $360/tonne fob Black Sea ten days ago. But despite considerable interest from China returning, none of the CIS mills were able to trade due to their high expectations, …