09
Oct
10:55
French plate prices hike despite demand slowdown
French plate distributors’ prices are increasing again by €10/tonne ($11) in October, distribution sources tell Kallanish.
Demand, however, was slow last week as the French market has been gripped by the uncertainty also responsible for weak activity in other European markets. The French plate increases are due to the high cost of imported slab and hot rolled coil supply shortage. The French market remains competitive due to cheaper imports from some no…
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