Longs and Billet Analyses

On the Longs and Billet Analyses page, you may find longs and billet price reports and analyses based on data collected by SteelOrbis analysts from daily and real-time market transactions in local and global longs and billet markets.

 
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US import long steel prices stable on week as markets wait on latest peace deal with Iran

Ex-Turkey merchant bar prices soften amid sluggish demand, buyers in EU inactive before new quota period begins

Global View on Billet: Prices start to slide, future trend to depends on China and raw materials

Wire rod prices in Taiwanese domestic market - week 21, 2026

Domestic rebar prices in Taiwan - week 21, 2026

SE Asian billet importers lower bids below $500/mt CFR amid weak Chinese market

Ex-China rebar retreats under pressure of local market, outlook rather bearish

Billet market activity remains silent in Turkey amid slow rebar sales and approaching holidays

European longs market cools down amid holidays, production stoppages, and weak demand; safeguard measures also in focus

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - May 22, 2026 

Ex-China wire rod prices edge down, trend likely to continue

India’s RINL floats new export tender for 30,000-60,000 mt billet as previous bids remain low

Shagang Group keeps local rebar price stable for late May 2026

US long steel prices steady as mill output continues up on solid domestic demand, low imports

Local Turkish official dollar-based merchant bar prices fall further amid ongoing currency fluctuations

Turkish rebar spot prices mostly soften ahead of Eid holiday

Emsteel lifts June rebar prices while UAE market maintains balanced trend

Turkey’s Kardemir opens rebar sales on May 21, closes them within an hour

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - May 21, 2026 

Turkish local and export longs segments quiet, mills attempt slight price hikes

Turkish domestic wire rod prices mostly increase amid costlier scrap

Ex-China billet market enters slow softening phase, impacted by futures

Indian mills remain fairly active in billet exports, buyers sensitive to higher prices

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - May 20, 2026 

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - May 19, 2026 

H-beam prices in local Chinese market - week 21, 2026

Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 21, 2026

Downtrend in local Indian rebar market gains momentum amid rising inventories, falling trade volumes

Rebar mills in Turkey attempt local price increase, spot offers mainly follow suit

Local Chinese longs prices start to ease as demand slows after strong comeback from holidays

Chinese domestic steel section prices fluctuate amid weakening demand

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - May 18, 2026 

Global View on Billet: Trade accelerates in major outlets, price rises terminated

Italian longs prices stable but bullish mood persists

European longs market at a standstill, further price hikes possible

Turkish merchant bar export prices stabilize amid sluggish demand, buyers resisting to price increases

Wire rod prices in Taiwanese domestic market - week 20, 2026

Domestic rebar prices in Taiwan - week 20, 2026

Ex-China rebar prices rise further this week, but uptrend may be over

Bulgarian longs prices mostly unchanged amid balanced demand, sufficient stocks

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - May 15, 2026 

US long steel prices steady to up, market not yet fully accepting price increases

US import long steel prices creep up with advancing freight rates, supplier price increases

Local Turkish rebar spot prices soften amid sluggish demand, mills struggle to pass higher scrap costs to prices

Romanian longs prices rise further, market doubtful of sustainability of uptrend

SE Asian billet buyers more active in negotiations, some price rises accepted

Egypt’s longs offer prices stable, demand weakens slightly

Ex-China wire rod prices rise further, but uncertain futures trend raises concerns

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - May 14, 2026 

India’s RINL floats another billet export tender, for shipment in mid-July


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