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Algeria: The iron and metal conversion plant enters the production phase in Temacine Algeria

Touggourt – A new iron and metal conversion plant has entered the practical production stage in the municipality of Temacine, in the province of Touggourt, with a production capacity of 200,000 tonnes annually of various ferrous materials, after taking advantage of the measures to remove obstacles that were approved for investment projects, according to officials …

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World stainless steel production drops by 5.2% in 2022

In 2022, global stainless steel production decreased by 5.2% compared to 2021, reaching 55.3 million tonnes. In 2022, Europe’s production decreased by 12.4% compared to 2021, especially in Ukraine, reaching 6.29 million tonnes. The United States production fell by 14.8% yearly, reaching 2.02 million tonnes. In Asia, excluding China and South Korea, stainless steel production …

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Iraq: State Company for Iron and Steel and Ibn Majid sign a steel plant equipment installation contract

State Company for Iron and Steel and Ibn Majid General Company signed a steel plant equipment installation contract in the company. The Director General of State Company for Iron and Steel , Abbas Hayal, explained to the National Iraqi News Agency, based on the Prime Minister’s directives, Eng. Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani. And within the plan …

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UAE: Steel prices decreased by 19%, cement prices increased by 15% and concrete by 10% during 2022

According to Dubai Statistics Center data, cement prices in the UAE recorded a growth rate ranging between 7.7% and 15% during 2022. Ready-mix concrete prices rose by about 9.8%, and rebar steel declined by 19%. Salt-resistant cement increased by 7.7%, from 14.53 dirhams per bag of 50 kg to 15.66 dirhams, while the price of …

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China’s steel exports increased by 49% from January to February

China’s exports of steel products reached 12.19 million tonnes during the January-February period, up by 49% over the previous year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs. Exports totalled $14.98 billion, up by 27.5% year on year, which made the average export price reach 1228.69 Yuan/t, down by 14.4% year on year. In …

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Steel prices in the fourth week of March 2023

According to the prices of the global steel markets, the scrap price reached 453$/tonne, the iron ore price was 121$/tonne, the prices of billets ranged between 590 and 630$/tonne, and rebar prices ranged between 720 and 740$ / tonne.

Turkey’s hot rolled steel coils exports decreased by 66.5% in January

In January this year, Turkey’s hot rolled steel coils (HRC) exports decreased by 66.5% year-on-year to reach 45,129 tonnes, down by 32.1% compared to December 2022, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). The revenue value from these exports amounted to $30.76 million, a decrease of 74.7% compared to the same month in …

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China Iron and Steel Association: China’s steel prices rose in March

Final steel prices from January to February this year witnessed a slight upward trend amid the easing of Covid-19 measures and a slight improvement in demand from steel users, according to the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA). From January to February, China’s average daily crude steel production was 2.859 million tonnes, up by 13.8 …

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Turkey’s wire rod exports decreased by 21.6% in January 2023

According to the Turkish Statistical Institute data (TUIK), Turkish wire rod exports decreased by 21.6% this January compared to the same month last year to reach 45,989 tonnes, an increase of 45.7% compared to the previous month. These export revenues amounted to 32.15 million dollars, an increase of 47.9% compared to December 2022, and a …

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Average rebar prices in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during February 2023

According to the General Authority for Statistics, the average iron price per tonne in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in February 2023 ranged between 2943.91 – 4284.07 Saudi riyals, a decrease between -2.85% – 3.91% compared to January 2023, and a decline between-3.04% – 17.27% compared to February 2022. Average prices and monthly and annual …

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The United States extends anti-dumping duties on wire coils from 10 countries

The United States will extend anti-dumping duties on wire coil imports made of certain alloy steels from 10 countries. The aim of the investigation was that the import of these products from “Belarus, the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Italy, South Korea, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom” affects the local …

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Steel prices in the third week of March 2023

According to the prices of the global steel markets, the scrap price reached 460$/tonne, the iron ore price was 132$/tonne, the prices of billets ranged between 595 and 630$/tonne, and rebar prices ranged between 735 and 750$ / tonne.

Steel prices in the second week of March 2023

According to the prices of the global steel markets, the scrap price reached 462$/tonne, the iron ore price was 130$/tonne, the prices of billets ranged between 605 and 650$/tonne, and rebar prices ranged between 750 and 770$ / tonne.

UAE extends raising customs duties on reinforcing steel by 10% instead of 5%

Dubai Customs Department extended the work to raise the customs duties it imposed on reinforcing steel and steel coils from 5% to 10% until November 7, 2023. The department increased its customs duties on rebar steel and steel coils as of January 17, 2019, as it increased the percentage of fee tariffs from 5% to …

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China’s finished steel products stock rose 2.3% in mid-February

On February 20 this year, the total domestic inventory of the five major finished steel products in 21 principal cities in China reached 13.72 million tonnes, up by 1.0 million tonnes or 2.3 per cent compared with February 10, the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) announced. In particular, as of February 20, domestic inventories …

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