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Sep
08:56
French plate hikes on short supply
French plate distributors’ prices are increasing again by €10/tonne ($11) after the €20/t hike in September, distribution sources tell Kallanish.
Demand picked up significantly in September and the high cost of imported slab is propping up plate prices. Distributors say their order books are full and the supply shortage at France’s main producer has tightened the market.
The French market is however forecast to remain competitive due to chea…
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