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China’s stainless steel production will increase by 12.6% in 2023

China’s stainless steel production increased by 12.6% in 2023 compared to 2022. Reaching 36 million tons, according to data from the Stainless Steel Council of the China Specialized Steel Council (CSSC). China’s exports of stainless steel in 2023 are estimated at 4.14 million tons, compared to 4.55 million tons in 2022. Imports to China reached …

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The Saudi Iron and Steel Company announces an increase in rebar prices for February

The Saudi Iron and Steel Company (Hadeed) announced the official prices for selling rebar for February at 2,350 Saudi riyals per ton ($627 per ton), an increase of 25 Saudi riyals per ton ($7 per ton) compared to the level of January. The company resorted to this increase to balance costs. Despite the sufficient local …

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Egypt: Ezz Steel announces new prices for flat steel

Ezz Steel Company announced the prices of flat steel starting from January 27, 2024, to become EGP 59,100  per ton, an increase of EGP 9,800 over the prices of last week, month, EXW, including value-added tax.  Statement including VAT Flat Steel 59,100

Global hot-rolled steel prices increased since the beginning of the year

Global hot-rolled coil prices have risen in key markets since the beginning of 2024. In Europe, quotes are supported by a low supply of locally produced products and the exhaustion of import quotas. In the US, the trend is similar, but supply still exceeds demand, which restrains price growth. In the Chinese market, prices have …

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Egyptian Ministry of Commerce: Denies studying the cancellation of dumping duties on rebar imports

The Ministry of Trade and Industry in Egypt said that there is no study on canceling dumping duties on imports of rebar originating from or exported from Turkey, Ukraine, and China, as reported in the media. She said in a statement on Tuesday: “There is no study to amend the applicable fees or cancel them, …

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Egypt: Ezz Steel announces new prices for flat steel

Ezz Steel Company announced the prices of flat steel starting from January 20, 2024, to become EGP 49,300  per ton, an increase of EGP 3,800 over the prices of last week, month, EXW, including value-added tax.  Statement including VAT Flat Steel 49,300

Minister of Industry and Pharmaceutical Production visits Sider El hadjar complex and confirms the recovery of 215 hectares that will be directed to investment projects.

The Minister of Industry and Pharmaceutical Production, Ali Aoun, confirmed this Monday in Annaba. A total of 215 hectares of industrial property were recovered in the vicinity of Sider El hadjar Iron and Steel Complex, which will be directed to launching investment projects that enhance national production capabilities of various materials and products. The Minister …

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The Minister of Industry and Pharmaceutical Production visits the Algerian Qatari Steel

The Minister of Industry, Mr. Ali Aoun, made a working visit to the Belara Iron and Steel Company (Algerian Qatari Steel ), accompanied by the Governor of Jijel State, the President of the State People’s Assembly, and the President and General Manager of the CEDAR Complex. First, after His Excellency the Minister of Industry listened …

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US issues preliminary AD duties on circular welded pipe from UAE

The US  Department of Commerce (DOC) has announced the preliminary results of its administrative review of the antidumping duty order on circular welded carbon quality steel pipe (pipe) from the United Arab Emirates. During the review period from December 1, 2021, to November 30, 2022, UAE-based producers were found to have made sales of the …

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Bahrain : Sulb reports strong production performance in 2023

Steel producer Sulb has achieved significant production milestones in 2023, with notable increases across its operations, the company said in a statement. The company’s melt shop reached a production of 1.265 mln tons. while the direct reduction plant hit 1.619 mln tons, and the heavy section mill achieved 653,000 tons. Additionally, Saudi Sulb marked a …

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