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Imported Coils in Vietnam: Prices Rise Amid Concerns About Chinese Supply and the Return of Indian HRC
The Vietnamese imported hot-rolled coil (HRC) market closed the last week of the year with a sharp strengthening in prices, supported by growing expectations of a reduction in Chinese supplies of VAT-free material and the return of Indian HRC. This movement comes amid...
India Introduces Anti-Dumping Duties on Metallurgical Coke: Crackdown on Low-Ash Imports
India has taken a decisive step in protecting its metallurgical coke industry. In an announcement released late on December 31, 2025, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) announced the introduction of provisional anti-dumping duties on imports of low-ash...
Barite: Global Prices Rise Again Amid Shortages and New Supply Routes
The global barite market entered a new bull market starting in September, with prices beginning to move higher as operators began initial discussions to secure supplies ahead of the start of the new year. This environment is made even more complex by the growing...
Stainless Steel Scrap in the US: Nickel Prices Rise, But Demand Remains Weak
The US stainless steel scrap market closed the year with signs of moderate strengthening for nickel-related grades, particularly the 300 and 600 series, closely following the sharp rise in nickel prices on the London Metal Exchange. This movement, however, fails to...