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- Container shortages restrict EU stainless steel imports
Container shortages restrict EU stainless steel imports
03.02.2021The cost of container shipping from Asia to Europe has increased significantly in the past few months. This comes at a time when EU stainless steel buyers are faced with long delivery lead times - Will the last straw break the back of the Ox?
Will the last straw break the back of the Ox?
28.01.2021As we approach the Lunar New Year celebrations, heralding the Chinese Year of the Ox, global steel price sentiment is exhibiting signs of weakening. - EU stainless buyers face shortages as prices surge
EU stainless buyers face shortages as prices surge
28.01.2021European stainless steel producers have raised their prices for 300 and 400 series hot and cold rolled coil multiple times throughout December and January. - As scrap costs fall, what’s next for EU longs prices?
As scrap costs fall, what’s next for EU longs prices?
25.01.2021A shift in conditions has taken place over the past few months in the global scrap market. A sudden change in the supply/demand balance resulted in scrap values escalating, between November and the middle of January. This has taken many in the European st - Asian stainless mills withdraw offers as nickel surges
Asian stainless mills withdraw offers as nickel surges
23.12.2020Global stainless steelmakers are scrambling to adjust their pricing levels, due to rapidly escalating nickel costs. - Challenging times ahead for North American steel buyers
Challenging times ahead for North American steel buyers
22.12.2020US prices for flat products are changing rapidly, almost on a daily basis. Aggressive pricing policies are being adopted by the steel producers. This is creating very challenging times for steel buyers. - Polish steel supply still in backlog
Polish steel supply still in backlog
22.12.2020The Polish steel market is still suffering from severe shortages. Spot buying is limited for quarter one, 2021. This is expected to continue into the second trimester. - The rise and rise of iron ore
The rise and rise of iron ore
21.12.2020Iron ore prices are soaring. Values reached approximately US$160 per tonne by the middle of December. This level was last recorded in early 2013. Demand growth, particularly in China, is driving the increase in the cost of the raw material. - King of the Road
King of the Road
18.12.2020Road transport, via ferries or through the Channel Tunnel, provides a vital link in the steel distribution chain between Great Britain and the rest of Europe. - European steel market in panic mode
European steel market in panic mode
16.12.2020European steelmakers continue to raise their prices for new transactions on almost a daily basis. Buyers complain of offers being made by suppliers and withdrawn soon afterwards. Mills are maintaining their pricing discipline. - Buyers wonder how Brexit will affect steel prices
Buyers wonder how Brexit will affect steel prices
10.12.2020With the end-of-year deadline for a trade agreement between the EU and the UK fast approaching, steel buyers are questioning the effect of Brexit on steel prices in Britain. The impact, so far, is very little.
