Middle East Steel News
Chinese billet exports to GCC soar in July as logistics crisis persists
Chinese exports of semi-finished steel (primarily billets, HS 7207) to GCC countries surged in July 2026, as regional steelmakers increasingly relied on imported feedstock...
Ekinciler’s steel billet shipments reach record monthly value in August
Turkish steel producer Ekinciler Demir ve Celik shipped steel billets worth USD 25.43 mln in August 2026, marking the company's highest monthly shipment value...
Maghreb Steel sales and revenue rise in Q2 2026
Moroccan steel producer Maghreb Steel recorded higher sales volumes and revenue in the second quarter of 2026, supported mainly by improved sales in the...
EU court upholds dumping duty on steel bulb flats from Ozkan Demir Celik
The European Union's General Court has dismissed an appeal by Turkish steel producer Ozkan Demir Celik against the European Commission's definitive 13.6pct anti-dumping duty...
GCC flat steel imports remain challenged by freight and vessel disruptions
GCC flat steel buyers continue to face uncertainty over imported supply as vessel availability, freight costs and disruptions around key shipping routes complicate procurement....
Global Steel News
Iron ore futures recover despite cautious steel demand
China's iron ore futures rebounded on Thursday, supported by renewed restocking interest from steel mills, although cautious steel demand continued to limit the upside.
Market...
ITAC proposes provisional duties on Chinese colour-coated steel imports
South Africa's International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) has made a preliminary determination that imports of colour-coated steel from China are being dumped into the...
Ministry launches antidumping investigation into steel plate imports from Japan
Mexico's Ministry of Economy has initiated an antidumping investigation into imports of carbon steel plate from Japan following an application from Mexican producer Grupo...
Algoma Steel resumes EAF production after power plant outage
Algoma Steel has resumed electric arc furnace (EAF) production after an unplanned outage at its Lake Superior Power (LSP) generating facility, the company said.
The...
Hanwa completes acquisition of Associated Steel Group
Japan's Hanwa Co. has completed the acquisition of US-based Associated Steel Group, LLC (ASG), making the company a consolidated subsidiary.
Hanwa acquired a 50.1pct stake...