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Steel production in Arab countries increased by 7.2% in 2025

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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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Hadeed Raises Rebar Prices for February 2026

Saudi Iron & Steel Company (Hadeed) announced an increase in rebar prices for February 2026 sales. According to the company, prices for rebar sizes 12–32 mm were adjusted upward by SAR 70 (USD 19) per ton, reaching SAR 2,260 per ton (USD 603). Meanwhile, prices for wire rod coils in sizes 6.5–16 mm rose by …

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Emirates Steel Maintains Rebar Prices for February 2026

Emirates Steel, a subsidiary of the EMSTEEL Group, announced that it has maintained rebar prices for February 2026 production. The company kept the ex-works price of rebar unchanged at AED 2,648 (USD 721). The above prices do not include the 5% value-added tax (VAT). Emirates Steel is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, with an annual production …

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US Imposes Duties on Rebar Imports from Egypt

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 – January 19, 2026

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 launches its first export operations for 2026 in the presence of the Minister of Foreign Trade

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 …

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East Pipes Announces Establishment of a New External Steel Pipe Coating Line at a Cost of SAR 78.5 Million

The Board of Directors of East Pipes Integrated Company for Industry has approved the establishment of a new external steel pipe coating line at the company’s pipe coating plant located in the Second Industrial City in Dammam, at an estimated cost of approximately SAR 78.5 million. In a statement published on Tadawul, the company said …

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AISU: Launch of the “Applied Hydraulics in the Iron and Steel Industry” Program in Cooperation with Ezz Steel

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 …

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EMSTEEL deepens collaboration with real-estate developers

EMSTEEL has expanded cooperation with Emirati real estate developers by signing a strategic memorandum of understanding with MERED to evaluate and deploy high-strength reinforcement steel in property developments. The agreement sets a framework to pilot advanced steel solutions aimed at improving structural efficiency while supporting sustainable construction practices. This marks EMSTEEL’s second such partnership, following …

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Qatar: Increase in Customs Duties on Rebar and Wire Rod

Qatar’s Official Gazette has published its first issue of the current year, including a package of Amiri decisions, decrees, and legislative amendments. In this context, Amiri Decree No. (117) of 2025 was issued, providing for an increase in customs duties on rebar and Wire rod products. Article (1) of the decree stipulates raising the customs …

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Hadeed and Bahri sign a Letter of Intent to explore cooperation in maritime transport solutions

Saudi Iron & Steel Company (Hadeed) and the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) have signed a letter of intent to explore opportunities for cooperation in maritime transport to meet Hadeed’s requirements for seaborne iron ore shipments. The LOI, signed in Riyadh, outlines the two parties’ intention to discuss mechanisms for leveraging Bahri’s capabilities …

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EMSTEEL, Modon sign second MoU to explore sustainable steel solutions

EMSTEEL and Modon have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to explore potential collaboration on steel solutions for future developments. The partnership will assess innovative, high-yield and sustainable materials aimed at improving efficiency, performance and long-term value across projects. This marks the second MoU between the two companies, following an agreement signed in December 2024 …

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Memorandum of Understanding Signed Between “Solb Steel” and the National Center for Industrial Development for Special Bar Quality and Round Steel Billets

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Steel Steel Company and the National Industrial Development Center to cooperate in the production of special bar quality (SBQ) and round steel billets, in line with the objectives of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which aims to localize industry and create new job opportunities. The MoU aimed to …

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SNIM Achieves a Record in Iron Ore Production in 2025

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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Libyan Iron and Steel Company Achieves Historic Production Record by End of 2025

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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Arcosteel plans to inject EGP 6 billion in new investments in 2026

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 – January 12, 2026

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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“Gulf Steel” Makes Bid to Buy Struggling British Steel Company

Gulf Steel has submitted a formal bid to acquire Specialty Steel, the third-largest steel producer in the United Kingdom, during the weekend, in a move aimed at rescuing the struggling British company and ensuring the continuity of its operations. Gulf Steel, also known as Arabian Gulf Steel Industries, is one of a limited number of …

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El-Marakby Steel Launches a New Plant to Localize Production Inputs

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 – January 06, 2026

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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Oman Strengthens Its Partnership with China’s Tsingshan to Localize Green Steel Industries

His Excellency Dr. Saleh bin Saeed Masan, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion for Commerce and Industry, conducted an extensive field visit to the industrial complexes of Tsingshan Group in the People’s Republic of China. The visit comes within the framework of translating the objectives of the Industrial Strategy 2040, which …

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Hadeed raises rebar prices for January and keeps wire rod prices unchanged

Saudi Iron and Steel Company (Hadeed) announced an increase in rebar prices for January sales, while maintaining wire rod prices at their current levels. According to the company, rebar prices for sizes 12–32 mm were raised by SAR 70 per ton, reaching SAR 2,190 per ton.Meanwhile, wire rod prices for sizes 6.5–16 mm remained stable …

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Rebar Prices in Egypt – December 29, 2025

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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Egypt: EGP 25.34 million in sales by Iron and Steel for Mines in November

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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Emsteel Cooperates with Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Steel Production

Emsteel Group, one of the largest listed producers of steel and building materials in the region, is collaborating with the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) to reduce carbon emissions in steel production by using electricity generated from nuclear energy. This electricity is certified under Abu Dhabi’s Clean Energy Certificates Program (I-REC standard), which is supervised …

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Crude steel production report in Arab countries during January – November 2025

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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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Alaa Abu El-Kheir Elected Chairman of the Chamber of Metallurgical Industries

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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Emirates Steel Maintains Rebar Prices for January 2026

Emirates Steel, a subsidiary of the EMSTEEL Group, announced that it has maintained rebar prices for January 2026 production. The company kept the ex-works price of rebar unchanged at AED 2,648 (USD 721). The above prices do not include the 5% value-added tax (VAT). Emirates Steel is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, with an annual production …

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Rebar Prices in Egypt – December 22, 2025

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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US Commerce Department Initially Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Algerian Rebar

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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