Scrap prices edge down in the US, while remain steady in Brazil
US scrap prices fell again this month, as ample availability and tepid demand put downward pressure on the market
US scrap prices fell again this month, as ample availability and tepid demand put downward pressure on the market
Supply decreased for both scrap and pig iron due to seasonal factors, but availability remained ample amid tepid demand in a challenging steel market.
The CRUmpi declined by 1.7% month over month (m/m) to 325.2 in February, compared to a 4.3% m/m increase in February 2023. The post CRU: Scrap prices hit by weak demand offsetting tight supply appeared first on Steel Market Update.
The scrap export market has demonstrated resiliency so far this year from the US East Coast. This strength has mainly come from the Turkish market. Despite weakening orders for rebar in their domestic market, imported scrap prices have held up until the last several days. The US West Coast is not as active, but there are orders in South Asia and in South America that are keeping things afloat. The post Miller on scrap: US East Coast boosted by Turkey appeared first on Steel Market Update.
US busheling scrap prices fell this month, while HMS and shredded grades remained largely unchanged. The post Prime scrap tags fall in February, HMS and shredded mostly flat appeared first on Steel Market Update.
The market for February scrap shipments has largely been settled. The prices for scrap across the country went down very modestly. The price tags on #1 Busheling and bundles went down $10 per gross ton (gt) in most districts. The exceptions were Chicago and Detroit, which fell $30/gt, to $480 and $475, respectively. The post Miller on scrap: February tags seen edging down appeared first on Steel Market Update.
The pig iron market has risen in recent months from the high $390s per metric ton (mt) last fall to $490/mt for Brazilian material and a bit more for Ukrainian product - for an overall average of $495/mt CFR. The post Miller on raw materials: A pig iron market update appeared first on Steel Market Update.
Domestic scrap prices ended up down slightly after a roller coaster of trading in January, scrap sources told SMU. The post January scrap prices slip less than initial offers appeared first on Steel Market Update.
For two consecutive months, the initial scrap prices didn’t attract the amount of scrap that mills needed. A Detroit area mill came in at $460 per gross ton (gt) for busheling, which was down $50 from last month and down $20 on shredded and plate and structurals (P&S). But I guess they did not know at the time another mill in the district bought scrap sideways. Needless to say, that order filled right away. SMU could not find any supplier who sold at down $50. The post Miller on scrap: What a mess! appeared first on Steel Market Update.
The US scrap trade was still being finalised at the time of writing, and the tug-of-war between mills and dealers left the market in limbo for several days. Detroit and Midwest mills initially entered the market with bids lower m/m for both prime and secondary grades, but dealers were pushing to keep prices flat. Ultimately, […]