The Board of Directors of the Arab Iron and Steel Union held its 132nd ordinary meeting in the Algerian capital, Algiers, chaired by Eng. Ahmed Ezz, Chairman of the Union, with the participation of Board members. During the meeting, a number of organizational, financial, and strategic issues related to the Union’s activities and the future […]
Steel production in Arab countries recorded noticeable growth during 2025, with total output for the January–December period reaching around 43.7 million tonnes, an increase of 7.2% compared to the same period in 2024. December production alone rose to 3.9 million tonnes, marking a year-on-year growth of 6.1%. Gulf RegionGulf countries continued to show strong performance,
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The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a preliminary determination that Egyptian producers and exporters of rebar receive government subsidies subject to countervailing duties, and decided to impose countervailing duties of 29.51% on Egyptian imports of the product into the U.S. market. According to a statement by the Department’s Enforcement and Compliance Administration, the investigation covers
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Rebar prices in Egypt ranged this week between EGP 33,500 and EGP 37,000 per ton. Major producers recorded clear price increases compared with last week. The price of Ezz Steel rose to EGP 37,000 per ton, up EGP 2,800, while Suez Steel increased to EGP 36,500 per ton, posting a similar gain. El Marakby Steel
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Tosyali Algeria received the Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, Professor Kamel Rezig, alongside the Wali of Oran, Mr. Ibrahim Ouchan, during an official visit to the Tosyali Algeria industrial complex. As part of the visit to the Tosyali Algeria complex, the Minister attended the launch of Tosyali Algeria’s first steel export operations for
The “Applied Hydraulics in the Iron and Steel Industry” training program has been launched as part of a series of specialized training programs organized by the Arab Iron and Steel Union in cooperation with Ezz Steel. The program runs from 18 January to 29 January 2026, with the participation of a number of technical professionals
SNIM achieved a record level of iron ore production and sales in 2025, reaching around 14.7 million tonnes and surpassing the 14 million-tonne threshold for the third consecutive year, reflecting clear improvements in operational performance and sustained growth. The company aims to increase production and sales to 15.5 million tonnes in 2026, focusing on enhancing
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The Libyan Iron and Steel Company (LISCO), one of the largest industrial companies in Libya and North Africa, announced the achievement of a new historic production record by the end of 2025. Steel Plant No. 1 recorded its highest-ever output of billets, reaching 861,000 tonnes, a level never previously attained since the plant began operations.
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The Arab Company for Special Steel Arcosteel, a subsidiary of El Ashry Steel Group, plans to inject new investments worth EGP 6 billion during 2026 as part of its expansion strategy to increase production capacity and strengthen its presence in both local and international markets, according to Ahmed Hammam, Managing Director of the company, speaking
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Rebar prices in Egypt ranged this week between EGP 30,700 and EGP 34,200 per ton. Major producers maintained stable prices, unchanged from last week. The price of Ezz Steel remained at EGP 34,200 per ton, while Suez Steel held steady at EGP 33,700, Beshay Steel at EGP 34,000, and Elmarakby Steel at EGP 34,000 per
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Morocco’s leading flat steel producer Maghreb Steel has strengthened steelmaking efficiency and workplace safety by installing new automated systems supplied by MORE, a manufacturer of chemical energy and auxiliary equipment for the steel industry. The company has commissioned MOTANK, a remote-controlled ram that removes scrap from the slag door to prevent blockages, and STROP, a
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El-Marakby Steel plans to invest EGP 1 billion (approximately USD 21.15 million) to expand its product portfolio, according to local media reports. Chairman Hassan El-Marakby stated that the investment will be directed toward establishing a new plant in the industrial zone of New October City to produce cold-drawn wire rod, a key production input that
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Rebar prices in Egypt ranged this week between EGP 30,000 and EGP 34,200 per ton. Major producers maintained stable prices with no change compared to last week, as the price of Ezz Steel remained at EGP 34,200 per ton, while Suez Steel stabilized at EGP 33,700. Beshay Steel and El Marakby Steel both held steady
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Rebar prices in Egypt ranged this week between EGP 30,300 and EGP 34,200 per ton. Major producers maintained stable prices with no change compared to last week, as the price of Ezz Steel remained at EGP 34,200 per ton, while Suez Steel stabilized at EGP 33,700. Beshay Steel and El Marakby Steel both held steady
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Iron and Steel for Mines and Quarries announced that it achieved total sales of EGP 25.34 million during the month of November. In a statement to the Egyptian Exchange, the company clarified that sales from the Bahariya Oasis mines recorded EGP 25.34 million during October. It is worth noting that Iron and Steel for Mines
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The steel sector in the Arab region witnessed notable positive developments during the period from January to November 2025, reflected in higher production levels and improved overall performance in several Arab countries. This progress was supported by the continued implementation of major development projects and increased demand for steel products, particularly in infrastructure and construction
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World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 140.1 million tonnes (Mt) in November 2025, a 4.6% decrease compared to November 2024. Africa produced 2.0 Mt in November 2025, up 7.4% on November 2024. Asia and Oceania produced 99.9 Mt, down 7.1%. The EU (27) produced 10.2
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The elections of the Board of Directors of the Metallurgical Industries Chamber at the Federation of Egyptian Industries resulted in the election of Alaa Abu El-Kheir as Chairman of the Chamber for the new term (2025–2029). The election results also saw Raafat Qotb and Hassan El-Marakby elected as Vice Chairmen of the Board, while the
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Rebar prices in Egypt ranged this week between EGP 30,600 and EGP 34,200 per ton. Major producers maintained stable prices with no change compared to last week, as the price of Ezz Steel remained at EGP 34,200 per ton, while Suez Steel stabilized at EGP 33,700. Beshay Steel and El Marakby Steel both held steady
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The U.S. Department of Commerce announced on December 17, 2025 that it has reached a preliminary decision to impose antidumping duties on imports of steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from Algeria, as part of its investigations into unfair trade practices. The Department set a preliminary dumping margin of 127.32% on Tosyali Iron and Steel Industry
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The Egyptian Customs Authority, headed by Ahmed Amoui, has issued Tariff Circular No. 67 of 2025 regarding the implementation of the decision of the Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade No. 530 of 2025, which provides for the continuation of the export duty imposed on scrap and waste of stainless steel alloys, classified under customs
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As part of the objectives of the Arab Iron and Steel Union to support human development and enhance skills in the iron and steel sector among Arab steel companies, the Arab Iron and Steel Union, in cooperation with Ezz Steel, is implementing the third program in a series of joint training programs entitled “Rebar and
Rebar prices in Egypt ranged this week between EGP 30,800 and EGP 34,200 per ton. Major producers maintained stable prices compared to the previous week. Ezz Steel held steady at EGP 34,200 per ton, Suez Steel at EGP 33,700, Beshay Steel at EGP 34,000, and El Marakby Steel at EGP 34,000. Egyptian Steel also kept its
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The CEO of Sonarem Group, Reda Belhaj, received in Algiers the Vice President of Tosyali Algeria, Alp Topkocoglu, as part of the implementation of the major strategic partnership between Sonarem Group—through its subsidiary, the Algerian Iron and Steel Company (FERAL)—and Tosyali Algeria to develop the Gara Djebilet mine, according to a statement issued by the
Maghreb Steel posted a strong performance in the third quarter and the first nine months of 2025, driven by higher sales in the domestic market, which positively impacted revenues and sales volumes. The company, the sole producer of flat steel in Morocco, announced that its revenues for the period from January to September 2025 increased
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Rebar prices in Egypt ranged this week between EGP 31,200 and EGP 34,200 per ton. Major producers kept their prices unchanged compared to the previous week, with Ezz Steel maintaining its price at EGP 34,200 per ton, while Suez Steel remained at EGP 33,700, Beshay Steel at EGP 34,000, and El Marakby Steel at EGP
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The Iron and Steel Company for Mines and Quarries announced that its sales reached EGP 29.6 million during October. In a statement to the Egyptian Exchange today, the company explained that its profits more than tripled during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, reaching EGP 80.5 million, compared to EGP 23.7 million during
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Rebar prices in Egypt ranged this week between EGP 31,500 and EGP 34,200 per ton. Major producers maintained stable prices compared to the previous week, with Ezz Steel holding at EGP 34,200 per ton, while Suez Steel remained at EGP 33,700, Beshay Steel at EGP 34,000, and El Marakby Steel at EGP 34,000. Egyptian Steel
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The steel sector in the Arab region recorded a steady and balanced performance during October 2025 across the Gulf, North Africa, and the Eastern Mediterranean. Most Arab countries achieved notable growth in production, supported by continued industrial expansion and rising local and regional demand for steel products.Aggregated data for the period from January to October
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The Board of Directors of the Chamber of Metal Industries at the Afro-Asian General Union of Investors held its first meeting on the sidelines of the Middle East Iron and Steel Conference in Dubai. The meeting addressed the major transformations taking place in the global iron and steel industry, particularly shifts in trade flows, the
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