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 fell on Monday as weak steel output and struggling property data in China raised concerns about demand for the key steelmaking raw material. According to China’s National Bureau of…
Turkey’s scrap import prices continued to rise this week, reaching USD 370-380 per ton CFR, up from USD 365-375 per ton CFR last week. The price increase is driven by higher collection costs, a…
Pakistani flat steel producers, International Steels Limited (ISL) and Aisha Steel, have reduced CRC and galvanized coil prices by PKR 15,000 (USD 53) per ton, effective March 11, 2025. This marks…
Iron ore futures surged on Friday, driven by expectations of increased steel production and strong domestic demand. Seasonal demand continues to rise during the peak construction season in March, as…
Turkish steelmaker Kardemir has raised billet prices by USD 15 per ton, according to its latest price list. The price for S235JR grade billets is now set at USD 500 per ton EXW, while B420 grade…
Iron ore futures rebounded on Thursday, driven by hopes of seasonal steel demand, though escalating trade tensions capped gains. Market optimism was fueled by expectations of increased steel…
Turkish steelmaker Kardemir has released an updated price list for its long steel products. The company has raised the price of 12-32 mm rebar to TRY 20,875 (USD 570) per ton EXW, up from TRY 19,875…
Iron ore futures declined on Wednesday, erasing gains from the previous session as concerns over potential steel production curbs weighed on market sentiment. Earlier in the day, iron ore prices had…
Iron ore futures remained largely unchanged on Tuesday as market sentiment was weighed down by uncertainty over steel demand, potential production cuts, and rising global trade tensions. Hopes for…
Iron ore futures fell on Monday, giving up early gains as concerns over demand overshadowed optimism about potential stimulus measures from Beijing. The uncertainty stemmed from possible crude steel…
Turkey’s scrap import prices continued to rise this week, reaching USD 365-375 per ton CFR, up from USD 360-365 per ton CFR last week. The upward trend is driven by higher collection costs and strong…
Iron ore futures rose slightly on Friday, ending a nine-session losing streak, as rising steel output and improving demand provided support. However, concerns over potential steel production curbs…
Iron ore futures fell on Thursday due to uncertainty over demand, driven by escalating trade frictions between the U.S. and China. However, Beijing’s commitment to boosting domestic consumption and…
Iron ore futures remained under pressure on Wednesday, marking their eighth consecutive session of decline as escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China, along with potential steel…
Iron ore futures remained under pressure on Tuesday, marking their seventh consecutive session of decline. The drop was driven by ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions and steel production curbs in…
Ezz Steel, one of Egypt’s leading steel producers, has kept its rebar prices unchanged for the sixth consecutive month. The company’s rebar price remains at EGP 38,200 (USD 754) per ton EXW…
Iron ore futures fell on Monday as steel production curbs and rising trade frictions dampened market sentiment. According to market sources, Chinese authorities have ordered steel producers in…
Turkey’s scrap import prices increased this week as local steel mills booked new shipments at higher rates. Prices are now assessed at USD 360-365 per ton CFR, up from USD 350-360 per ton CFR, last…
Turkish steelmaker Kardemir has released its latest price list for billet and wire rod. The price of S235JR grade billets has been set at USD 485 per ton EXW, marking a USD 5 per ton decrease from…
Iron ore futures fell on Friday, weighed down by concerns over U.S. tariffs and escalating trade frictions affecting Chinese steel exports. U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a new…
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