Ternium Between Brazil And Argentina: Trade Defense, Price Pressure And Strategic Integration
In the fourth quarter, steel shipments in Brazil reached 965,000 tonnes, slightly down from 994,000 tonnes in the previous quarter but broadly stable year on year. For the full year 2025, shipments totaled 3.94 million tonnes, virtually unchanged from 2024. However,...
UK Secondary Aluminium: Tight Supply Supports Prices As Exports Gain Ground
The UK secondary aluminium ingot and scrap market showed resilient price levels in the week ending February 25, despite fragile downstream demand and limited trading activity. According to Commodity Evolution, liquidity remains subdued, with processors prioritizing...
Steel Rebar: Stability In The US, Caution In China Despite Futures Rally
The US rebar market appears solid but without excessive momentum, in a seasonal context that traditionally precedes spring acceleration. According to Commodity Evolution, domestic rebar prices stood at $48 per hundredweight ($960 per short ton), unchanged after the...
Japan Aluminium: MJP Held Back By Weak Demand And Rising Negotiations
The Japanese aluminium market appears in a state of relative standstill as negotiations for the Main Japanese Port (MJP) premium for the second quarter of 2026 have officially begun. According to Commodity Evolution, a producer has put forward an initial offer of $220...
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