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January 21, 2013
Semi-Finished, HRC, CRC and Galvanized Imports by Port
Written by John Packard
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SMU Survey: Lead times extend across the board
Steel mill lead times extended this week on all sheet and plate products tracked, according to responses from SMU’s latest market survey.
SMU Price Ranges: Market gradually climbs higher
All five of SMU’s sheet and plate price indices increased this week for the second week in a row, with all products inching up to new multi-month highs. Prices are now up by $30-70/st compared to those seen four weeks ago.
Brazilian pig iron market fields US, European offers
The situation has altered in the Brazilian pig iron market since our last update on Nov. 13. At the time, we reported things were at a standstill for sales to US-based steelmakers.
SSAB to up plate prices by at least $40/ton
SSAB Americas aims to increase prices on all its products by at least $40 per short ton (st).
Alleged transshipment of Chinese steel plate raises red flags in Houston
A US-based steel importer is sounding the alarm over what it claims is a blatant case of duty circumvention involving more than 5,000 metric tons of hot-rolled plate. The material is reportedly being offered at well-below market prices, further raising suspicions.