China: Ferro silicon prices remain steady as higher output offsets cost support
Firm power tariffs, semi-coke prices limit low-priced sales Seasonal demand slowdown restricts price upside Ferro silicon (Si:75%) prices in China...
Iron & Steel
Vietnam’s railway expansion to drive 4 mnt of steel demand by 2030
Development of high-speed and urban railway networks driving demand Hoa Phat adds 700,000-t annual rail capacity; Vinmetal expands output Vietnam...
Japan: Crude steel output falls 0.4% in Jan-Jun’26 on weak domestic and global demand
June output rises 1.3% y-o-y H1CY'26 production remains below last year Japan's domestic crude steel production reached 6.798 million tonnes...
EU: How much of ferrous scrap will remain available for exports by 2030? BigMint report
Europe's green transition may reduce exportable scrap surplus New EU rules like WSR could reshape global ferrous scrap trade Overseas...
India: HRC export activity remains mixed as EU buying revives, Middle East flows face disruption
Urgency to secure available quota allocations sustains trade in EU Hormuz disruptions continue to constrain Middle East trade flows Indian...
India: JSW Steel to expand downstream coated steel capacity with additional INR 23 billion investment
INR 23 billion investment approved across Vijayanagar, Kopoli, Rajpura Automotive continuous galvanising line at Vijayanagar raised to 0.5 mnt JSW...
Brazil: Vale’s iron ore production remains firm in Q2CY’26; guidance kept unchanged
Q2CY'26 marks highest second-quarter iron ore output since CY'18 Sales rise 3% y-o-y on higher production, inventory drawdown Brazilian miner...
Taiwan: Feng Hsin raises rebar prices by TWD 200/t ($6/t), keeps scrap unchanged
Stronger spot sales last week, firmer Chinese prices prompt rebar price hike Falling scrap prices may limit upside,US HMS 80:20...
Indonesia: Govt brings forward full implementation of single-gate coal export mechanism to 1 Sep’26
Full implementation comes around 4 months earlier than previously planned Stricter pricing oversight may support Indonesian coal prices Indonesia's single-gate...
India’s brand-wise rebar offers as on 22 Jul’26 (12-25 mm)
As our valued subscriber, we are happy to share with you a comprehensive brand-wise list of rebar offers spanning some...
