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China: Aluminum Imports Rise, But Exports Remain Under Pressure
China's unprocessed aluminum trade in 2025 paints a mixed picture: imports continue to grow, while exports remain hampered by tariffs, trade tensions, and uncertain international demand. In the first six months of the year, China imported 2.1 million tons of...
US: Steel Plate Prices Steady, But Demand Still Sluggish
The US carbon steel plate market closed Tuesday, September 23, unchanged, confirming a flat and lackluster trend. According to weekly estimates from Commodity Evolution, the price of carbon-grade cut-to-length plate, fob mill US, stood at $50/cwt ($1,000/short ton),...
Nickel and Stainless Steel Scrap in the United States: Prices Stuck Until the End of 2025 Amid Excess Supply and Weak Demand
U.S. stainless steel scrap market participants expect nickel and stainless steel prices to remain stagnant through the end of 2025. The main reason? Oversupply internationally and a demand that is struggling to recover. During a panel on nickel and stainless steel at...
Zinc and Nickel in Europe: Premiums Stable But Demand Stalled
The European zinc market continues to move in an extremely calm environment. In the Tuesday, September 23, session, premiums for the SHG (99.995%) metal remained unchanged from the previous week, standing at $250-$270/t in both Rotterdam and Antwerp, according to data...