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Oct
10:13
Imports begin to pressure French plate prices
After increasing by €10/tonne ($11) in October, French plate prices are beginning to feel the impact of competition from cheaper imported material from neighbouring European countries, distribution sources tell Kallanish.
Although French demand has slowed in recent days, it is considered at good levels and the October price increases have been successfully passed on downstream. Nevertheless, Belgian material is being sold in the north at competitive prices, w…
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Very good overview of the weekly steel market.
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