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Base metals: Turkish capacity utilisation decreased in March compared to 14 February
In March this year, the capacity utilisation rate of the Turkish base metals industry was 68.5%, down from 74.0% recorded in February, while the capacity utilisation rate of the Turkish base metals industry was 79.5% in March 2022, according to provisional data...
Steel Billet: Vietnam lifts protection measures by extending protection measures for long products
Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade has lifted protection measures for imports registered under the codes 7207.11.00, 7207.19.00, 7207.20.29, 7207.20.99, 7224.90.00 and 7224.90.00 in the statistical position table of the billet tariff. Taxes on imports of long...
Steel: CRC and HDG prices rise in Italy
Demand is strong and prices are rising for cold rolled coils (CRC) and hot dip galvanised coils (HDG) in Italy. After a relatively quiet period, the market was more buoyant in March, particularly for HDG, with strong sales volumes and prices. Production of these coils...
HRC steel: Prices remain stable in Europe as buyers show interest in imports
Domestic hot-rolled coil prices in Europe remained fairly stable on 24 March, while buyers began to show increased interest in imported coils. Limited domestic supply, due to a combination of effects from furnace stoppages, technical problems at some mills, and steady...