Semis Analyses
SteelOrbis provides the latest longs and billet prices and price trends via the longs and billet price reports and market analyses listed below. These longs and billet price reports are derived from actual longs and billet market transactions and they can also be viewed on a weekly basis by using the archive drop-down tool below.
20 Dec
Global View on Billet: Market characterized by sliding prices triggered by China and poor demand
20 Dec
Ex-Turkey merchant bar prices stable
20 Dec
Russian billet sales become active in SE Asia as prices $20/mt below Chinese
19 Dec
Another Iranian mill floats export billet tender
19 Dec
Ex-ASEAN billet declines further to match with Chinese prices, lower ex-Japan offers emerge as well
18 Dec
Ex-Russia billet price improves slightly, but further increase questionable
18 Dec
Asian FOB billet market returns to decline as negative moods prevail in China
18 Dec
Indian billet exporters refrain from submitting offers as local market revives
17 Dec
Billet prices in Turkey unable to move much though scrap keeps rising
17 Dec
Iran’s SKSCO announces billet export tender despite weak prices globally
16 Dec
Chinese domestic steel section prices still fluctuate by small margins
13 Dec
Global View on Billet: Price fluctuations small as supporting factors fail to change weak fundamentals
12 Dec
Billet market stagnant in Turkey, buyers await clearer sentiment
12 Dec
Billet offers rise in SE Asia, some ASEAN origins become most competitive
11 Dec
Ex-Russia billet prices most competitive in Taiwan, regional exporters focus on other markets
11 Dec
Ex-India billet prices stable amid silent trade conditions and slight improved outlook
10 Dec
Ex-China billet offers rise amid monetary policy easing announcement for 2025, ASEAN mills hold prices
09 Dec
Chinese domestic steel section prices indicate minor fluctuations
06 Dec
Global View on Billet: Prices seek clear direction, demand limited as buyers prefer to wait
06 Dec
Import billet offers in SE Asia fluctuate amid uncertainty in China
05 Dec
Mood in Turkish billet market remains bearish, but sellers resist strongly
04 Dec
Ex-India billet prices stable amid silent trade and contradictory market outlook
03 Dec
Mood in China’s billet market better, some ASEAN mills cut offer prices
29 Nov
Global View on Billet: Price drop in Turkey accelerates, while China holds steady
29 Nov
Iranian billet sold for export after a long break
28 Nov
Billet imports in Turkey put pressure on prices due to low scrap prices, weak longs demand
28 Nov
Import billet prices fall further in SE Asia as some traders become aggressive
27 Nov
Import billet prices in Taiwan drop further as Chinese traders aggressive despite expectations
27 Nov
Indian billet exporters out of market due to mounting competition, low bids
26 Nov
Ex-China billet remains most competitive in Asia, further price drops difficult
25 Nov
Chinese domestic steel section prices rebound slightly
22 Nov
Global View on Billet: Downtrend continues as China’s upturn not sustainable, scrap falls
21 Nov
Lower scrap prices put Turkey’s billet imports under pressure after previous deals
21 Nov
Chinese billet still most competitive in SE Asia’s import market, outlook cautiously negative
20 Nov
Ex-India billet prices stable, but sellers halt exports amid wide bid-offer gap
19 Nov
Ex-China billet prices hit bottom for now as another stimulus expected, ex-ASEAN deals sporadic
15 Nov
Global View on Billet: China’s bearishness impacts most markets, outlook turns negative
14 Nov
Billet prices for SE Asian buyers fall, but trading not so active with more declines possible
13 Nov
Ex-India billet under great pressure, rebound in local market attracts sellers’ focus
12 Nov
Import billet prices down in Turkey, but interest in large lots rises
12 Nov
China becomes aggressive in billet exports again, pressure on ASEAN mills increases
08 Nov
Global View on Billet: Fundamentals weak, expectations prevent strong price falls
08 Nov
Turkish merchant bar export prices stable
07 Nov
Import billet prices in SE Asia unchanged amid stability in China
07 Nov
Turkey’s Kardemir cuts billet price by $15/mt, putting pressure on imports
06 Nov
Turkish buyers put import billet purchases on hold amid relatively high prices
06 Nov
Ex-India billet offers unworkable amid challenging competition in SE Asia
05 Nov
Local Indian rebar prices under pressure amid sluggish post-holiday trade
05 Nov
Iranian suppliers maintain limited export presence, local prices rise
05 Nov
Ex-China billet stabilizes amid positive expectations, ASEAN mills focus on other products
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