05
May
13:20
French plate increases on short supply, pricey slab
French heavy plate prices continue to escalate as short supply is slowing sales, distribution sources tell Kallanish.
Domestic values for grade S275 are now reaching €1,050/tonne ($1,260) and domestic demand remains extremely strong this month. Material availability at distributors remains an issue, with sources reporting 60-70% of their range as being unavailable. This is only slightly down from the 80% reported last month. Imported plate from neighbouring c…
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Very good overview of the weekly steel market.
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