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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...
Nickel Pig Iron Prices in China Continue to Rise
The nickel pig iron (NPI) market in China recorded further increases in the week ending Friday, September 12, 2025, driven primarily by higher prices in the tenders of a major stainless steel mill and high bid levels. However, end-user consumption remained weak,...
Base Metal Prices on the SHFE in Mixed Movement
On the morning of Tuesday, September 16, base metal prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) moved within a narrow range and in mixed directions. Copper was the metal with the largest gains of the session. At 10:30 a.m. Shanghai time, the most traded October...
Italian Scrap Market in Weak Phase
After a largely stable August and early September, the Italian scrap market is showing signs of weakening. This week, prices have seen downward adjustments of €5-7/t, widespread but uneven, with differences across suppliers, product categories, and geographical areas....