Short Range Outlook: January 2014
Mood brightens in global long steel market despite ongoing unpredictability The global long steel products market has resumed business after the holiday period, as activity had stopped in many countries from the middle of December up to the first week of January. The mild weather conditions in the EU have permitted reasonable levels of construction activity, which have helped to... Read More
Short Range Outlook: December 2013
Stability in global long steel market but future prospects appear brighter The global long steel products market maintained its generally stable condition during the month of November on the back of stable ferrous scrap prices. Major exporters have been able to find some opportunities for product volumes in the North African and Middle Eastern markets, and, on top of that, maintenance... Read More
Administrative review of wire rod imports from Mexico to the US initiated
The US Department of Commerce announced the initiation of an adminsitrative review of the antidumping orders on carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod from Mexico – Deacero S.A. de C.V. on December 3rd, 2013. The period of review is October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. Read More
Egypt terminated the safeguard investigation on rebar imports
Egyptian Chamber of Metallurgical Industries had lodged an application on behalf of some producers of steel reinforcing bars, alleging that the substantial increase in imports of steel reinforcing bars threatened to cause serious injury to the domestic industry, back in September 2012. The following companies were represented by the Chamber of Metallurgical Industries: Suez Iron... Read More
Short Range Outlook: November 2013
Some improvements in stable but quiet market The global long steel products market is generally stable but still quiet, though some movements have started to be observed as we approach the end of the year due to several different factors. First of all, a seasonal uptrend in ferrous scrap prices has been triggered as the winter approaches and supply is expected to be tightened. This... Read More
US DOC voted to keep AD & CVD orders on certain wire rod imports
The final determination of the US Department of Commerce (DOC) in the expedited sunset reviews of the antidumping orders on carbon and certain alloy wire rods from the below listed countries was made on October the 23rd, and the DOC concluded that the revocation of the orders would likely lead to the continuation of recurrence of dumping. The list of the countries subject to ad/CVD... Read More
Price volatility, overcapacity, credit restrictions and trade barriers among issues facing long steel industry, but positive signs from global economy
The 69th meeting of IREPAS (International Rebar Exporters and Producers Association) was held in Istanbul, Turkey on September 22-24, 2013. There were 120 producer representatives amongst the 407 registered delegates from 49 different countries. Kim Marti was named as Chairman of IREPAS, replacing Ugur Dalbeler. Ioannis Meimaroglu, Chairman of the Raw Materials Suppliers’... Read More
Jose Andrés Del Castillo passed away in Istanbul
We wish to express our sorrow at the passing of Mr Jose Andrés Del Castillo, which occurred shortly after the 69th IREPAS Meeting which has just ended in Istanbul. He was a seasoned trader in steel industry with over 45 years of experience. A regular participant at the IREPAS meetings down through the years, he was also well known to all IREPAS community. He will be greatly missed... Read More
70th IREPAS meeting will be held in Barcelona, Spain
Our 70th meeting will be held from March 30th to April 1st, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain in conjunction with the SteelOrbis Spring’14 Conference. All details will be announced soon. Read More
IREPAS 30th-year awards
Of the many deserving long-term contributors to the IREPAS community, several were awarded plaques at the gala dinner held at the 69th meeting, which marked the 30th anniversary of the foundation of IREPAS. Read More