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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Turkey’s imported scrap prices remained largely stable this week, as steel mills continued cautious procurement amid weak finished steel demand and squeezed margins. HMS 1&2 (80:20) import prices…
Pakistan’s flat steel producers International Steels Limited (ISL) and Aisha Steel increased domestic prices for cold-rolled and galvanized steel products by PKR 5,000 (USD 18) per ton. Following the…
Iron ore futures declined on Friday, pressured by high port-side inventories in China and concerns over the steel demand outlook, although relatively firm steel production levels limited losses…
Taiwan’s China Steel Corporation (CSC) announced increases in domestic steel prices for June 2026 shipments, citing higher raw material costs, rising international steel prices, and improving market…
Turkish steelmaker Kardemir opened a new billet sales round on May 13 and closed it after securing significant order volumes from the domestic market. The company offered S235JR-grade billet at USD…
Dalian iron ore futures closed largely unchanged on Thursday, as firm near-term steel demand offset pressure from high port-side iron ore inventories and concerns over slowing steel production growth…
Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Iron and Steel Company (Hadeed) increased domestic prices for its long steel products for May production, marking its second price revision this month. The company raised rebar…
Iron ore futures increased on Wednesday, supported by cautious optimism over U.S.-China trade talks, although demand concerns persisted. Markets looked ahead to the high-level meeting between U.S…
Iron ore futures declined on Tuesday amid concerns that growth in Chinese steel production may be peaking, while high port-side inventories and rising global iron ore supply also pressured market…
Iron ore futures increased on Monday, supported by firm steel demand in China and positive economic data. Chinese steel production remained stable, while mill margins improved amid stronger domestic…
Turkey’s import scrap prices remained stable this week, as firm supplier sentiment was offset by resistance from Turkish steel mills amid weak finished steel demand. HMS 1&2 (80:20) import prices…
Iron ore futures edged lower on Friday as rising global supply and a slowing pace of restocking weighed on market sentiment. Higher iron ore shipments from major miners, coupled with high port…
Iron ore futures extended gains on Thursday, supported by firm near-term steel demand in China. Chinese steel mills continued to maintain production levels amid steady downstream steel demand in the…
Kardemir has reduced wire rod prices, according to its latest price list. The company is offering 5.5 mm SAE 1006 grade wire rod at USD 632 per ton EXW, while SAE 1008-1010 grades are priced at USD…
Iron ore futures moved higher on Wednesday following the holiday break, supported by firm near-term demand, although longer-term concerns persist. Chinese steel mills continued restocking activity…
India’s largest iron ore producer, National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), has increased prices for iron ore lump and fines by INR 200 (USD 2.1) per ton, effective May 6, according to a…
Egypt’s Ezz Steel has maintained rebar prices unchanged in the domestic market despite the recent increase in gas tariffs. The company kept its rebar price at EGP 39,850 (USD 741) per ton EXW…
Turkey’s import scrap market extended its upward trend this week, supported by firm supplier sentiment and high freight costs. HMS 1&2 (80:20) import prices were assessed at USD 410-415 per ton CFR…
Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Iron and Steel Company (Hadeed) has increased prices for its long steel products for May production. Rebar (12-32 mm) prices were raised by SAR 100 (USD 27) to SAR 2,900 (USD…
Iron ore futures rose in the last session before the holidays on Thursday, supported by firm steel demand and stable manufacturing activity in China. China’s manufacturing purchasing managers’ index…
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