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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Iron ore futures rose on Thursday, supported by improved sentiment following Beijing’s latest measures to support the troubled property sector, although weak market fundamentals continued to limit…
Iron ore futures edged higher on Wednesday as expectations of improved demand provided some support, though gains were limited by weak underlying fundamentals, keeping market sentiment cautious…
Iron ore futures edged lower on Tuesday as a bearish outlook continued to pressure the market. A seasonal slowdown in steel demand has prompted many Chinese steel mills to schedule maintenance, a…
Emirates Steel, a subsidiary of the EMSTEEL Group, has kept its rebar prices unchanged for January production. The company maintained its rebar price at AED 2,648 (USD 721) per ton on EXW basis…
Iron ore futures edged higher on Monday, though the overall demand outlook remained cautious as the market continued to assess underlying fundamentals. Market participants believe most negative…
China Steel Corporation (CSC) announced it will increase prices for some steel products for January deliveries. The company will raise prices by TWD 300 (USD 9.5) per ton for HRC and plates in…
Turkey’s imported scrap prices eased slightly this week to USD 360-365 per ton CFR, down from USD 360-370 per ton CFR last week, as slowing finished steel demand kept mills cautious about booking…
Iron ore futures extended gains on Friday, supported by expectations of near-term restocking, although weak fundamentals continued to limit the upside. Some market participants expect Chinese steel…
Iron ore futures rose further on Thursday, supported by easing domestic steel inventories and expectations of near-term restocking demand, which improved overall market sentiment. Inventories of…
Turkish steelmaker Kardemir has launched a new billet sales round, lowering prices by USD 10 per ton compared with its previous offers issued on November 27, 2025. Under the latest offer, Kardemir is…
Iron ore futures extended gains on Wednesday, supported by an uptick in near-term demand, although the longer-term outlook remains bearish. Chinese steel mills have been replenishing raw material…
Tokyo Steel, Japan’s leading electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaker, has decided to keep all product prices unchanged for January sales under its latest monthly pricing policy. Under the decision…
Iron ore futures recovered on Tuesday, supported by higher steel production figures, although the broader demand outlook remained bearish amid weakening fundamentals. Data from the China Iron and…
Iron ore futures fell sharply on Monday as market sentiment deteriorated following Beijing’s move to introduce a steel export licensing system aimed at regulating overseas shipments next year…
Turkey’s imported scrap prices held steady this week at USD 360-370 per ton CFR, with buying activity slowing as steel mills pause to assess market conditions before resuming procurement. Suppliers…
Iron ore prices dipped on Friday, pressured by rising inventories at Chinese ports and weak steel demand, both of which continue to reinforce a bearish outlook for the market. Port-side iron ore…
Iron ore futures fell on Thursday, weighed down by weakening fundamentals and cautious sentiment across the steel value chain. Rising supply combined with softer steel demand continued to pressure…
Iron ore futures rebounded on Wednesday after several sessions of losses, supported by growing expectations that Beijing may introduce new stimulus measures following another round of weak economic…
Iron ore futures fell again on Tuesday, pressured by rising global supply and slowing demand from Chinese steel mills. Sentiment weakened further after reports that Guinea’s Simandou project…
Pakistan’s major rebar manufacturers have sharply reduced prices, bringing current ex-works levels to PKR 225,000-230,000 (USD 800-807) per ton. Last month, prices from leading producers ranged…
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