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Nickel and Stainless Steel Scrap in the United States: Prices Stuck Until the End of 2025 Amid Excess Supply and Weak Demand
U.S. stainless steel scrap market participants expect nickel and stainless steel prices to remain stagnant through the end of 2025. The main reason? Oversupply internationally and a demand that is struggling to recover. During a panel on nickel and stainless steel at...
Zinc and Nickel in Europe: Premiums Stable But Demand Stalled
The European zinc market continues to move in an extremely calm environment. In the Tuesday, September 23, session, premiums for the SHG (99.995%) metal remained unchanged from the previous week, standing at $250-$270/t in both Rotterdam and Antwerp, according to data...
UAE: Billet and Rebar Prices Stable, Expectations for New Offers
The UAE steel market experienced a stable week, with billet and rebar prices remaining unchanged between September 16 and 23. According to Commodity Evolution, Emirates Steel—the largest domestic producer—has confirmed its rebar prices for October delivery, following...
China’s Metal Imports: August Amid Rises in Nickel and Declines in Alumina
China's copper imports presented a mixed picture in August. According to customs data, the country imported 307,228 tons of refined copper, down 8.6% from July but up 11.2% year-over-year. In the first eight months of 2025, total imports stood at 2.53 million tons,...