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Billet Market Stalled
The billet market continues to show signs of stagnation. According to market participants, there is an almost total lack of demand. The main reason is that most buyers had already secured their supplies with Chinese material before the summer break, with arrivals...
Initial Offers for MJP Premiums Higher Than Expected
According to Commodity Evolution, initial offers for quarterly premiums on aluminum destined for major Japanese ports (MJP) for the fourth quarter of 2025 are in the range of $98-$103/ton, a level perceived by operators as far removed from market expectations. The...
European HRC Market Expectations, Prices Stable
The European hot-rolled steel (HRC) market remained calm on Monday, September 15, with prices essentially stable amid thin trading, according to Commodity Evolution. The daily domestic HRC index, ex-works Northern Europe, was calculated at €580.31/t ($682.39/t), up...
EU Steel Imports Decline in Second Quarter of 2025
According to the third quarter report "Economy and Steel Market Outlook 2025-2026/2025" published by EUROFER, total steel imports into the European Union – including semi-finished products – decreased by 3% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025. The analysis...