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.
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
Iranian suppliers maintain limited export presence, local prices rise
05 Nov
Ex-China billet stabilizes amid positive expectations, ASEAN mills focus on other products
05 Nov
Local Indian rebar prices under pressure amid sluggish post-holiday trade
01 Nov
Global View on Billet: Asian market shows some signs of increases, but weak scrap impact
31 Oct
Turkish buyers insist on lower billet prices, successful only for small tonnages
31 Oct
Import billet prices in SE Asia up slightly as traders not eager to offer in short positions
30 Oct
Ex-Asia billet pricing lacks direction amid tentative optimism in China, rare deals with discounts
29 Oct
Indian local rebar and billet markets remain sluggish, prices down $6-20/mt weekly
25 Oct
Global View on Billet: Prices fluctuate in limited range, mood among buyers still quite depressed
24 Oct
SE Asian billet importers wait for further fall due to negativity in China
24 Oct
Turkey's Kardemir cuts local billet offers, import price changes yet to be seen
23 Oct
Numerous import billet offers in Turkey, but yet to attract much interest from buyers
22 Oct
Asian billet export prices show less volatility, more small-volume deals emerge
22 Oct
Local Indian rebar and billet prices lose ground amid weaker demand
18 Oct
ASEAN billet price range widens significantly depending on shipment, market
18 Oct
Global View on Billet: Negative mood returns, but not yet reflected in many deals
17 Oct
Buying in SE Asia’s import billet market may resume soon after China’s price drop today
16 Oct
Turkey restocks with billet with short lead times, Asia high-priced, mood vague
15 Oct
Asian billet trading on FOB basis slow due to high prices, uncertainty in China
15 Oct
Local Indian rebar prices roll back in some regions, but positive mood still persists
11 Oct
Global View on Billet: No common trend in Asia and MENA, but overall outlook positive
10 Oct
Billet prices remain high in SE Asia with buyers inactive, Taiwan still focused on ex-Russia material
10 Oct
Local Turkish billet prices up $20/mt, import prices rise more cautiously
09 Oct
Ex-China billet prices down $10/mt after 3% futures fall on Oct. 9, ASEAN mills still absent
09 Oct
Indian billet exporters defer offers amid surging local sales and prices
09 Oct
Iran’s billet exporters launch two new overseas tenders
08 Oct
Major Asian billet exporters start to target $500/mt FOB, firm offers very limited
04 Oct
Global View on Billet: Bullish mood spreads across markets after China’s surge
03 Oct
Import billet offers reach $500/mt CFR in SE Asia, buyers not expecting setback before mid-Oct
02 Oct
Large Iranian steel producer floats fresh billet and slab tenders
02 Oct
Ex-India billet prices soar, sellers target even bigger rise amid tighter supplies after local surge
01 Oct
Sharp rise in import billet prices deters Turkish buyers, renegotiations discussed
01 Oct
ASEAN mills achieve significantly higher billet export prices in deals after China’s surge
30 Sep
Chinese domestic steel section prices surge sharply
27 Sep
Global View on Billet: China’s rapid rebound pushes up prices globally, outlook for October better
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