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Ukraine increased imports of long products by 81.1% in Jan.-Apr. 2025

In January-April 2025, the Ukrainian long products market showed a significant increase in imports, up 81.1% year-on-year – to 70.78 thousand tons. This is evidenced by GMK Center’s calculations based on the State Customs Service data. Angles, shaped and special profiles (HS 7216) accounted for the bulk of supplies, amounting to 31.11 thousand tons, up …

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Saudi Arabia: Rebar Prices Increase by 2.3% in January-April 2025

The rebar market in Saudi Arabia witnessed a slight increase in prices during the period January-April 2025, recording a 2.3% increase compared to the same period last year, according to data from the General Authority for Statistics. According to the official report, the average price per ton of rebar during the months of January-April of …

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Al Gioshy Steel Contracts to Export 50,000 Tons of Rebar for the Reconstruction of Libya and Sudan

Al Gioshy Steel Group has concluded several new export deals to the Libyan and Sudanese markets, totaling more than 50,000 tons of rebar, as part of the implementation of reconstruction plans for both countries. Engineer Islam Al Gioshy, CEO of the group, stated that Al Gioshy Steel factories currently allocate approximately 20% of their production …

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Tata Steel increased steel production in India by 4% y/y in FY2024/2025

Indian steelmaker Tata Steel increased steel production in India by 4.3% y/y – to 21.7 million tons in FY2024/2025 (ended March 31, 2025). The figure is the highest in the company’s history. This is stated in the company’s financial report. Consolidated steel production in the period increased by 3.3% y/y – to 30.9 million tons. …

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Steel tariff agreement between Washington and London threatens Chinese ownership of British factories

The United States has set certain conditions for implementing its offer to reduce tariffs on steel imports from Britain, raising further doubts about the Chinese company Jingye Group’s ownership of British Steel. According to the framework agreement announced by US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the United States will offer a quota …

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Ashry Steel Group Announces the Opening of Two Lines with an Annual Production Capacity of 25,000 Tons and Investments of EGP 350 Million

Ayman El Ashry, Chairman of the Cairo Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of Ashry Steel Group, stated that during the Labor Day celebrations in the valiant land of Suez, attended by His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, the new lines of the Arab Special Steel Factory (Arcosteel), affiliated with Ashry Steel Group, the only …

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Rebar production and sales decline in Egypt despite lower prices in Q1 of 2025

Despite the decline in rebar prices in the first quarter of 2025, the Egyptian market witnessed a double-digit decline in both production and sales, reflecting challenges facing domestic demand. According to official data issued by the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade, Egypt’s rebar production in March 2025 decreased by 18% compared to February of …

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Suez Steel Promotes Self-Sufficiency by Launching New Factories with Leading Technologies in the Middle East

In a strategic move toward enhancing industrial independence and reducing dependence on imports, Suez Steel, one of the largest iron and steel companies in Egypt and the region, announced the commencement of operations of two new factories, representing a qualitative leap in the production and technological capabilities of the heavy industries sector. The first factory …

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UAE: Emsteel Leads Regional Sustainable Steel Production Efforts

Emsteel Group, the UAE’s largest steel and building materials manufacturer, has achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to reduce industrial carbon emissions across the region. It successfully launched the first pilot project to produce sustainable steel using green hydrogen in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in a strategic partnership with Masdar. …

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India proposes reciprocal tariff exemptions on steel and auto parts to avoid Trump tariffs

India has proposed lifting tariffs on steel, auto parts, and pharmaceuticals, seeking to avoid US tariffs imposed and suspended by President Donald Trump for three months, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported. The sources said the proposed tariff exemption would apply to a specified amount of imports, and after that limit, imported …

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Saudi Iron and Steel Company (Hadeed) unveils revised long steel prices for May 2025

The Saudi Iron and Steel Company (Hadeed) has released its new long steel prices for May deliveries. The company reduced rebar prices by SAR 70 ($19) per ton, bringing the new price to SAR 2,280 ($607) per ton. In contrast, wire rod prices (6.5-16 mm) were increased by SAR 30 ($8) per ton, now set …

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Yukon and Danieli Collaborate on Infinite Rolling Technology

Using Danieli QSP-DUE technology, Yukon enjoys the greatest production flexibility thanks to three operating modes—infinite rolling, semi-infinite rolling, and coil-to-coil—which guarantee the widest range of steel grades and thicknesses. Danieli’s patented DySen casting machine recently set record casting figures: 145 mm thick sheets were consistently produced, a significant achievement for molds. 165 mm thick sheets …

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Egypt decides to launch safeguard investigation on Increased HRC imports

The Egyptian government has initiated a safeguard investigation into hot-rolled flat steel products. This measure has been long discussed in the market, with some flat steel manufacturers in the local market having long demanded it. On April 22, 2025, the Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade approved the initiation of a safeguard investigation into the …

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Saudi-Egyptian Forum: Industrial Agreements and Investment Partnerships in Steel Exports to Gulf and European Markets

Mr. Ayman El-Ashry, Chairman of the Cairo Chamber of Commerce and Member of the Federation of Egyptian Industries, stated that the activities of the second day of the Saudi-Egyptian Business Forum, held in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, witnessed tangible positive results that confirm the depth of economic relations between Egypt and Saudi Arabia. El-Ashry explained …

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