MESteel assessments and price moves — scrap, billet, rebar, HRC, iron ore and coking coal, across the Middle East and the wider market.
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Taiwanese steelmaker China Steel Corporation (CSC) said it will raise prices for selected flat steel products for February sales, citing higher steelmaking costs and an improving global demand…
Iron ore futures advanced on Monday after Beijing signalled fresh policy support to boost domestic demand. Chinese Premier Li Qiang chaired a State Council executive meeting that outlined coordinated…
Turkey’s scrap import prices inched higher this week, with assessments rising to around USD 370 per ton CFR, compared with USD 360-370 per ton last week. The firming trend was driven mainly by a…
Dalian iron ore futures edged lower on Friday, pressured by rising inventories at major Chinese ports and a slight increase in finished steel stocks at key warehouses. However, losses were limited by…
Turkish steelmaker Kardemir has opened a new sales round for rebar, according to its latest price list. The company offered rebar in 12-32 mm sizes at TRY 24,100 (USD 560) per ton EXW, compared with…
Iron ore futures retreated on Thursday, with weaker steel production data and the sharp rally earlier in the week dampening spot-market buying. Iron ore futures had climbed in recent sessions on…
Turkish steelmaker Kardemir has launched a new billet sales round, trimming prices by USD 5 per ton from its previous offers issued on December 17, 2025. Under the latest offer, the company’s S235JR…
Iron ore futures rallied sharply on Wednesday after Beijing reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a moderately loose monetary policy in 2026. China’s central bank said it would continue to ensure…
Vietnamese steelmaker Hoa Phat Group has increased domestic HRC prices for February and March deliveries. The company is offering SAE1006/SS400 grade HRC at around USD 510-511 per ton CFR, up USD 4-5…
Iron ore futures extended gains on Tuesday, supported by improving market sentiment and expectations of stronger near-term demand. Prices were underpinned by the likelihood of a rebound in Chinese…
Iron ore futures posted modest gains in the first trading session of 2026, supported by short-term factors, although underlying market fundamentals remained fragile. Prices were underpinned by the…
Turkey’s steel market in 2025 was shaped above all by scrap price behaviour and margin discipline, with developments in billet imports, production levels, and Turkish long steel export offers…
China’s iron ore futures market delivered one of the clearest paradoxes of 2025. Futures prices remained resilient and ended the year higher despite weakening domestic steel demand and a gradual…
Chinese HRC prices remained under pressure in 2025, with UAE import patterns highlighting booking lags and global supply dynamics. Chinese HRC prices into the UAE on a CFR Jebel Ali basis, as…
Iron ore futures edged lower on Wednesday in the final morning session of 2025, with market sentiment weighed down by weak fundamentals. Rising global supply, elevated inventories at major Chinese…
Iron ore futures declined on Tuesday as the market remained caught between weak current fundamentals and short-term optimistic expectations, keeping sentiment mixed. Market participants said…
Saudi Iron and Steel Company (Hadeed) has increased its rebar prices for January production while leaving wire rod prices unchanged, the company said. The company’s rebar prices for sizes 12-32 mm…
Iron ore futures surged on Monday, driven by improved sentiment after Beijing signaled a more proactive fiscal policy stance for 2026. China will adopt a more expansionary fiscal approach next year…
Turkey’s imported scrap prices edged higher this week, with assessments at USD 360-370 per ton CFR, compared with USD 360-365 per ton last week. Market sources said the higher end of the range…
Iron ore futures posted gains on Friday, supported mainly by sentiment-driven expectations, while underlying fundamentals remained weak. Iron ore futures were subdued earlier in the session after…
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