Iron & Steel

BigMint’s daily trade sheet – 13 July’26

July 14, 2026

BigMint's billet index remained unchanged at INR 37,450/t exw-Raipur. The conversion spread between pellet-based direct reduced iron (PDRI) and billets...

South Korea’s stainless steel flats imports decline over 40% in early Jul’26

July 14, 2026

Stainless HR flats imports down 36% y-o-y Taiwanese shipments record steepest decline South Korea's stainless steel flat product imports remained...

South Korea: DSP launches next-generation automotive stainless steel ‘NEW AUTONOX’

July 14, 2026

Improved formability reduces cracks during complex forming Premium surface finishes target automotive exterior applications South Korea-based Design Stainless Product (DSP)...

India: Supreme Court upholds existing iron ore average sale price framework

July 14, 2026

Royalty, DMF, NMEDT levies to remain part of sale value for ASP calculation Ruling offers no immediate relief to miners...

China: Huaneng launches 25th seaborne coal tender to sustain import push

July 14, 2026

Utilities increase imports ahead of post-monsoon demand Higher-grade cargoes remain preferred over low-CV coal Mysteel Global: China Huaneng Group, a state-owned...

How is South Korea adjusting its steel export strategy after EUs new import tariff measures?

July 14, 2026

Steelmakers seek govt support on quota management, shift in trade patterns Product-specific strategies, customs clearance timings gain importance SteelDaily:The South...

China: Iron ore fines prices fall by $1/dmt d-o-d

July 14, 2026

Brand-product restrictions keeps buyer on sidelines Downside limited amid tight lump stocks at ports Iron ore fines (Fe 61%) spot...

India: Coal stocks in focus as demand, power generation remain strong

July 14, 2026

Coal-fired generation remains backbone of India's power supply Power exchange prices fall amid abundant electricity supply India's electricity market remained...

Global ferrous scrap market remains in dim; Middle East tensions weigh

July 13, 2026

Turkiye: Sharp scrap price declines pressured mills and suppliers Japan: Weaker yen boosted export competitiveness despite lower tender Global ferrous...