Following on declines in August and September, ferrous scrap prices in October are settling at an increase of $20 per ton for prime grades and $10 per ton for obsolete grades, according to Steel Market Update sources. A dealer in the Northeast reports that the Detroit market has bought Busheling at $390/GT, up $20; Shredded […] The post Ferrous Scrap Prices Up in Early October Trades appeared first on Steel Market Update.
Tariffs on cars and trucks made in Canada and exported to the United States could have a significant effect on ferrous scrap prices, says scrap consultant John Harris of Aaristic Services, Inc. Speaking at a recent meeting of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries, Harris said if the proposed 20 percent or 25 percent tariff […] The post Harris: Tariffs on Automotive Could Impact Scrap Prices appeared first on Steel Market Update.
Most Steel Market Update sources expect prime scrap to increase by about $10 per ton in July, with the price of obsolete grades moving sideways. “Strong demand and lagging deliveries are the driving factors in the July market. Mills will be reluctant to cancel outstanding orders for fear of losing scrap to other mills and […] The post SMU Sources Predict $10 Increase for Prime Scrap in July appeared first on Steel Market Update.
High graphite electrode prices will soon start to show up in the price of steel, reports West Coast scrap exporter Damon Sun of Daido International, who offers the following observations on the market: “The Asian markets will likely take a back seat to U.S. scrap as mills start adjusting for the extremely high graphite electrode […] The post Mills to Pass Along the High Cost of Electrodes appeared first on Steel Market Update.
The American iron and steel industry supports nearly two million jobs and contributes more than $520 billion to the U.S. economy, when considering the direct, indirect (supplier) and induced impacts of related commerce, claims a study released last week by the research firm John Dunham & Associates. The study also shows that the iron and […] The post AISI Study Shows Economic Impact of American Iron and Steel Industry appeared first on Steel Market Update.
Ferrous scrap prices have declined a bit in May, reported Steel Market Update sources, due to weakness in the export market and warmer spring weather that aided scrap collection and boosted supplies. Looking ahead to June, sources expect further change, but they disagree on the degree and direction. In the Ohio Valley, prices declined, but […] The post Ferrous Scrap Prices Decline in May, June Unclear appeared first on Steel Market Update.
Steel Market Update’s scrap sources expect ferrous scrap prices to drop by at least $10-$20 per ton in May, and possibly as much as $30-$40 per ton, as spring weather increases the scrap flows and boosts supply. Adding to the downward pressure on prices, they report, is weakness in the global market. One dealer in […] The post Ferrous Scrap Prices Expected to Decline in May appeared first on Steel Market Update.
Steel Market Update’s scrap sources expect ferrous scrap prices to drop by at least $10-$20 per ton in May, and possibly as much as $30-$40 per ton, as spring weather increases the scrap flows and boosts supply. Adding to the downward pressure on prices, they report, is weakness in the global market. One dealer in […] The post Ferrous Scrap Prices Expected to Decline in May appeared first on Steel Market Update.
Steel Market Update’s sources report that ferrous scrap prices have increased by $5 to $15 per gross ton in April, depending on the type and region. Some predict scrap prices are likely to decline in May. Strong domestic demand is the key driver of rising scrap prices, said one dealer in the North. “With few […] The post Ferrous Scrap Prices Rise in April, to Decline in May? appeared first on Steel Market Update.
China will control the global ferrous scrap market, it’s just a matter of time, says scrap expert John Harris of Aaristic Services, Inc. China produces about half the world’s steel every year and has accumulated a scrap reservoir more than sufficient to meet its domestic steelmaking needs. There is little reason for China to import […] The post China’s Poised to Disrupt the Ferrous Scrap Market appeared first on Steel Market Update.