Short Range Outlook : May 2017
Better supply-demand balance in global longs market but China, trade measures and strong price competition keep the pressure on The supply-demand balance in the global long steel products market has been stable and more in equilibrium recently, compared to previous times, especially in China. Such a balance has been helping buyers to maintain their positive sentiment although, on the other hand, price volatility in raw materials and final products... Read More
Mexico to extend 15 percent duty on wire rod imports for six more months
Mexico’s economy secretariat, SE, will extend an existing 15 percent duty on certain steel imports for six more months, according to Mexican media citing the country’s economy secretary, Ildefonso Guajardo. The announcement was made this week by SE officials during a eeting with Canacero, Mexico’s steel association. The 15 percent duty is valid for certain steel imports for the countries Mexico does not have trade agreements with. The products... Read More
IREPAS in Budapest: Market players optimistic about outlook for steel
The 76th meeting of IREPAS (International Rebar Exporters and Producers Association) was held in Budapest, Hungary on March 26-28, 2017. There were 107 producer representatives among the 352 registered delegates from 40 different countries. There were also 58 registrations representing 35 different raw material suppliers. At the opening of the conference, Murat Cebecioglu, chairman of IREPAS said that the steel industry has once again succeeded in... Read More
Short Range Outlook : March 2017
Still improving supply-demand balance creates brighter picture in global longs market The supply-demand balance continues to improve in regions like the US, Europe and Asia, contributing to a brighter picture in the global long steel products market. US market boosted by restocking and infrastructure spending expectations Demand has improved in the US as buyers have been restocking. In addition, President Trump’s promise to spend one trillion... Read More
Short Range Outlook : February 2017
Europe, US and Asia lead the way for demand in global long steel products market Expectations for demand and order books in the supply chain of the global long steel products market made a reasonable start to business in 2017, although a sharp correction in scrap prices caused people to hesitate a bit in the EU and the US. However, market sentiment has not changed much and demand is still showing good prospects for 2017 in Europe, the US and Asia. Turkish... Read More
The programme of the 76th IREPAS meeting
March 26th, Sunday 19:00 – 22:00 Welcome cocktail at Intercontinental Budapest March 27th, Monday 09:00 – 09:15 Welcome address by Chairman of IREPAS 09:15 – 10:15 SESSION ONE – Global economic outlook - Global economic developments and expectations Gergely Tardos, OTP Bank / Chief Economist Where is the European economy heading? Current situation and expactations for Chinese economy Prospects... Read More
Egypt starts antidumping investigation on wire rod imports from China, Turkey and Ukraine
According to market players, Egypt has launched an antidumping duty investigation against wire rod imports from China, Turkey and Ukraine, upon a request from domestic steel producers. Egypt also recently initiated an antidumping duty investigation against reinforcing bar imports from the countries in question. Read More
Short Range Outlook : January 2017
Fears recede in global long steel market amid upbeat sentiment for 2017 There has been no significant change in the global long steel products market compared to last month in terms of supply and demand balance. Demand remains relatively weak, but we have seen better discipline on the supply side, which has had a positive impact on pricing dynamics. Demand is expected to pick up in the coming weeks. Economic numbers are strong and most fears regarding... Read More
Egypt launches antidumping investigation against rebar imports from Turkey, Ukraine and China
According to media reports Egypt has initiated an antidumping duty investigation against reinforcing bar imports from Turkey, Ukraine and China. The Egyptian authorities have requested the importers to submit their import data for the last three years within 30 days. Read More
Short Range Outlook : December 2016
Clear switch to positive sentiment in global long steel products market Conditions in the global long steel products market have improved significantly and a clear change to positive sentiment has been observed in the industry, something not seen in recent years. Chinese demand and supply restructuring boost prices and margins Domestic demand in China, together with a restructuring of supply at all levels from raw materials to finished products, is... Read More