Analysis
September 27, 2026
Written by David Schollaert
US sheet buyers have grappled with supply scarcity in both the spot and contract markets throughout 2026. Now the supply squeeze is spilling over into 2027, according to market participants.
Some mills are already warning of significant delays in Q1. And the tightness could impact 2027 contract talks, they said.
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The US Commerce Department has raised the anti-dumping duties (AD) on imports of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from South Korea.
The import market for pig iron may have bottomed out, according to sources in Brazil.
Recycler forward expectations swung toward oversupply in September as inventory drawdowns eased and export demand lost August’s improving responses.