16
May
12:47
Italian longs prices struggle in quiet market
Some Italian long steelmakers are implementing or mulling a €20/tonne ($21) on-month increase this month, in line with longs producers in France and Spain. May, however, is proving a slow month for longs sales in Italy after an unexpectedly good April.
Two mill sources report low volumes this month, a quiet market and no apparent demand. Some improved activity is forecast for the end of the month. Sections have a full production schedule for the month, with s…
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Anonymous
Very good overview of the weekly steel market.
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