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U.S. imports of aluminum plates, sheets, and bars: trends and dynamics in the third quarter of 2024
U.S. imports of aluminum plates, sheets, and bars experienced a mixed trend in the third quarter of 2024, with volumes below 100,000 tons for two consecutive months, leading to an overall reduction in imports compared to the previous quarter. According to data...
Turkey’s soaring coking coal imports in 2024: detailed analysis and outlook
Turkey's coking coal imports increased significantly in October 2024, consolidating an annual trend of strong growth. According to data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), imported quantities reached 439,700 tons, marking an increase of 4.3 percent...
U.S. bauxite imports: a seesaw trend in 2024
In the third quarter of 2024, U.S. imports of crude and dry bauxite continued to grow compared to previous quarters, driven in particular by increased supplies from Turkey. However, this increase was not enough to offset the overall decline seen in the first nine...
Battle for steel: Metinvest partially suspends operations at Pokrovsk mine
The war in Ukraine continues to severely affect the domestic steel industry. Recently, Metinvest BV, the country's largest steel producer, announced the partial suspension of operations at its coking coal mine located near Pokrovsk, the only site in the country...