China remained a net importer of steel in July by some margin. Although exports recovered from June, imports also increased with material from South and Southeast Asia leading the increases, especially Indian HRC, Kallanish notes.

China exported 4.176 million tonnes of steel in July, 12.76% higher than June but still …

Last week iron ore prices continued to move higher, especially during the first part of the week. Iron ore prices have been driven higher by a tight market for medium grade fines, but prices could be sustained by mills seeking to maintain output through the autumn.

On Wednesday, the Kallanish …

Last week the global billet market continued to remain firm thanks to the positive pricing sentiment for CIS material. After having supported the market strongly, Chinese demand softened somewhat, but market observers still believe the short- and medium-term prospects are good; therefore levels have not suffered from the reduction in …

Turkish scrap import prices increased further last week after at least two new bookings were confirmed. Bolstered by improved domestic rebar demand, mills are seen concluding more bookings before the Eid holiday, observers say. In Europe the sentiment is relatively good but in the US some pressure is starting to …