Steel prices get tailwind from empty stocks – Stainless Espresso
20 January 2023 – Steel prices have recently risen significantly again. Not only the relaxed covid restrictions in China, but also the lowest inventories in 16 months are giving prices in Europe a good tailwind. Molybdenum and nickel continue to rise....
European stainless steel demand continues to pick up – Stainless Espresso
19 January 2023 – The European demand for stainless steel in has increased significantly after the turn of the year. Further price increases are to be expected here. And Chinese provinces are signalling clear growth targets for 2023, partly with reference to...
EU Parliament votes for scrap export ban – Stainless Espresso
18 January 2023 – The EU Parliament yesterday voted in favour of the introduction of the revised EU Waste Shipment Regulation and thus for a ban on scrap exports to non-OECD countries. The steel lobby remains unhappy and wants OECD member states, such as Turkey,...
Chinese stainless steel mills suspend deliveries – Stainless Espresso
17 January 2023 The Chinese stainless steel market reports suspended deliveries by manufacturers and expects further significant price increases after the Chinese New Year. Further increase in EU stainless steel alloy surcharges very likely, but price increases in...