Steel imports decline 8pct in Jan-Jul 2026 YoY
Lebanon's steel imports declined by around 8pct YoY to 432,800 tons in Jan-Jul 2026, from 470,600 tons in the corresponding period of 2025, according...
Rebar exports increase in Jan-Jul 2026
Turkey's rebar exports increased 12.3 pct YoY to 2.65 mln tons in the first seven months of 2026, according to Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK)...
Iron ore futures rise on improved sentiment
China's iron ore futures rose on Monday, supported by expectations of increased steel mill restocking ahead of China's October National Day holiday, although concerns...
Steel producers face higher costs amid weak demand – report
Bangladesh's steelmakers are facing higher production costs amid weak construction demand, with mills offering discounts to maintain sales, according to local media reports.
The price...
Scrap import prices rise on tighter supply and high freight costs
Turkey's scrap import prices increased this week as tighter availability and firm freight costs supported the market. MESTEEL assessed HMS 1&2 (80:20) at USD...