Chinese HR steel imports remain resilient in Jan-Aug despite logistics challenges
Saudi Arabia's imports of Chinese HR steel totaled 1.49 mln tons in January-August 2026, down 4.7 pct YoY, despite significant disruptions to shipping routes...
Steel exports to US drop sharply in Jan-Jul 2026 as shipping disruptions hit trade
UAE steel exports to the US fell 38.3pct YoY to 129,626 tons in Jan-Jul 2026, with shipments dropping sharply from April as disruptions to...
Chinese steel exports to GCC decline in August as logistics disruptions persist
Chinese steel exports to GCC countries declined to approximately 817,300 tons in August 2026, down 7.6 pct YoY and 19.2 pct from July, as...
Coated steel demand remains firm amid tight availability
The UAE coated steel market remains firm, supported by good domestic demand, while logistics disruptions continue to affect material availability and local production.
Major UAE...
US imposes anti-dumping duties on Egyptian rebar
The US Department of Commerce has issued anti-dumping duty orders on steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from Egypt, Bulgaria and Vietnam, following affirmative final...