15
Oct
11:39
French plate prices weaken under pressure from imports
French plate prices are falling compared to ten days ago, distributors in the country tell Kallanish. The weakening in price has run on from the end of September and is due to pressure from imported material.
Domestic distributors that were offering at €560/tonne ($616.9/t) delivered in the first week of October, are now selling at €530-540/t delivered. Demand is slightly less reliable than last month and customers are tending to purchase on…
This article contains premium data.
It is only available for active subscribers and clients currently
on trial. To continue reading, see the options below.
on trial. To continue reading, see the options below.
Truly global, user-friendly coverage of the steel and related markets and industry that delivers the essential information quickly while delivering on most occasions just the right amount of between-the-lines comment and interpretation for a near real time news service of this kind.
Anonymous
Very good overview of the weekly steel market.
Anonymous