Product
February 1, 2013
Ferrous Scrap Exports – January through November 2012
Written by John Packard
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Price gap between US HRC, imports tightens
The price gap between US hot-rolled coil (HR) and landed offshore product tightened this week.
SMU Survey: Sheet and plate lead times stabilize at multi-year highs
Steel mill production times for sheet and plate products remain at or near multi-year highs, according to buyers responding to our latest market survey.
Market fears shortages of domestically produced plate products
Spot market participants worry that limited availability for certain grades of domestically produced plate will extend lead times even further.
Trump administration introduces shift to full-value tariffs on derivative imports
The Trump administration has implemented changes to its steel and aluminum tariff framework that alter how duties are applied to imported manufactured goods, according to an April 2 presidential proclamation.
SMU Survey: Mills hold their grip on prices, buyers say
Most steel buyers report that mills are not willing to negotiate on new order spot prices, according to our latest market survey. Mill negotiability is now down to one of the lowest rates measured in over a year.