Global steel exports rise slightly in CY’25, driven by China
Weak domestic demand pushes China, Russia to divert material overseas EU-based importers lift intake on CBAM uncertainty, competitive prices Trade...
Iron & Steel
Baltic dry index hits 2-week high ahead of Chinese New Year holiday
The Baltic Dry Index surged by 0.6% (17 points) to a two-week high of 2,100 points on 16 Feb'26 against...
India: Sandur to auction over 16,000 t of manganese ore
Sandur Manganese and Iron Ores (SMIORE) has scheduled an auction on 18 Feb'26 for 16,128 t of manganese ore (Mn:...
China: Iron ore spot prices edge down amid nearing holidays
Iron ore fines (Fe 61%) spot prices dropped by $0.25/dmt to $96.5/dmt d-o-d CFR China on 16 Feb'26, as procurement...
India coking coal imports rise in January despite high prices
Imports up m-o-m and y-o-y Australia share stable at 2.9 mnt India's coking coal imports increased to a four-month high...
India: Around 60,000 t of iron ore sold at Karnataka-based auctions
At Karnataka-based auctions on 16 Feb'26, 57,550-t iron ore were booked. SMIORE: 9,000-t lumps (5-20 mm, Fe 54.2-55.2%) were sold at...
Australia: Iron ore shipments from Port Hedland, Dampier drop m-o-m in Jan’26
Iron ore shipments from two keyports in Western Australia's Pilbara declined m-o-m in Jan'26 -- Port Hedland by 3.3% to...
India: Major stainless steel manufacturer raises coil prices on raw material volatility
India's leading stainless steel coil manufacturer has announced a price increase, effective 15 Feb, driven by global cost pressures, rising...
Taiwan: Stainless steel finished flat exports decline 15% y-o-y in CY’25
Taiwans stainless steel finished flat exports fell 15% y-o-y to 0.72 mnt in 2025 from 0.85 mnt in 2024, amid...
India: Melting scrap prices rise by INR 200/t d-o-d in Alang
Ship-breaking melting scrap prices in Gujarat's Alang market rose by INR 200/t d-o-d on 16 Feb'26, as per BigMint's assessment....
