European hot-rolled coil (HRC) prices edged higher on Friday November 6, as mills continued to seek price increases for early 2027 deliveries, sources told Fastmarkets. In Northern Europe, a buyer source reported a deal at €770 ($865) per tonne ex-works for January delivery, with workable levels indicated at €760-780 per tonne ex-works. No other price … The post European HRC prices edge higher as mills seek increases for early 2027 first appeared on EUROMETAL.

Polish rebar prices rose in the week to Friday October 30, while drawing-quality wire rod prices were unchanged, as trading activity slowed and producers benefited from favorable export conditions, sources told Fastmarkets. “Trading in the market is slower right now. We will see what happens in November,” a distributor source told Fastmarkets. In the wire … The post Polish rebar prices rise despite subdued trading first appeared on EUROMETAL.

Local steel plate prices widened upward in Italy on latest deals for delivery in 2026 and remained stable in Northern Europe on limited market activity, sources told Fastmarkets in the week to Thursday November 5. Italy In Italy, latest deals for delivery in the last quarter of 2026 were reported within €740-760 ($831-854) per tonne … The post Italy local steel plate prices widen upward on latest deals; Northern Europe remains quiet first appeared on EUROMETAL.

The European local steel hot-rolled coil (HRC) market was moving up slowly, as mills pushed for higher prices in negotiations for the first quarter of 2027, but spot market activity was slow due to limited availability of material for shipment in the remainder of 2026, sources told Fastmarkets on Wednesday November 4. In Italy, spot … The post European HRC mills seek higher Q1 prices; spot activity remains slow first appeared on EUROMETAL.

European steel heavy plate prices remained stable in the week to Thursday October 29, while Italian import slab prices were also unchanged amid limited buying interest and subdued trading activity, sources told Fastmarkets. Italy Workable levels for Italian steel heavy plate were heard at €740-750 ($824-835) per tonne ex-works during the week. A deal was … The post European plate, Italian slab prices stable amid subdued trading first appeared on EUROMETAL.

Daily steel hot-rolled coil (HRC) prices edged down in Northern Europe as buyers were reluctant to accept mills’ higher targets, while Italian prices rose on the latest deals, sources told Fastmarkets on Monday November 2. In Northern Europe, sources said producers were attempting to push through increases of €20-30 ($22-33) per tonne, supported by limited … The post European local HRC market diverges as Italy gains, North struggles with higher targets first appeared on EUROMETAL.

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The European Commission has revised downward the anti-dumping (AD) duties to be imposed on Turkish cold-rolled coil (CRC) in November, sources told Fastmarkets on Monday October 26. No impact on the market is expected beyond what has already been observed, with import volumes down and local prices up. In a document dated October 16, seen … The post European Commission cuts anti-dumping duties on Turkish cold-rolled coil; no new market impact expected first appeared on EUROMETAL.

Hot-rolled coil (HRC) prices in Northern Europe increased on Wednesday October 28 amid tight availability for the remainder of the year, while Italian prices edged lower as subdued demand and operational difficulties at domestic mills limited market activity, sources told Fastmarkets. In Northern Europe, bids were reported at €730-745 ($814-831) per tonne ex-works on Wednesday … The post European HRC prices mixed amid tight availability, sluggish demand first appeared on EUROMETAL.

Polish domestic rebar prices narrowed in the week to Friday October 23, amid high production costs, weak demand and exports to Ukraine, sources told Fastmarkets. “There is some deficit of the material in the market, but demand is traditionally low,” a seller source told Fastmarkets. One market participant reported an offer for rebar from local … The post Polish domestic rebar prices narrow amid weak demand, exports to Ukraine first appeared on EUROMETAL.

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Italian rebar prices remained stable on Wednesday October 21, with producers maintaining upward pressure because of high energy and fuel costs, constrained by weak demand. Meanwhile, truck driver strikes in southern Italy were creating logistics disruptions, sources told Fastmarkets during the week. Deals and workable levels in northern Italy were heard at €730-760 ($820-853) per … The post Italian rebar prices under upward pressure as strikes in southern Italy threaten logistics first appeared on EUROMETAL.

European hot-rolled coil markets continued to lack momentum in the week to Thursday October 22, with muted buying activity keeping domestic and import prices broadly stable, sources told Fastmarkets. In Northern Europe, tradable levels continued to hover within the range of €740-750 ($830-842) per tonne ex-works, versus offers at €750-760 per tonne ex-works. While trading … The post European domestic, import hot-rolled coil markets largely quiet, prices stable first appeared on EUROMETAL.

Daily steel hot-rolled coil (HRC) prices rose slightly in Italy as the absence of cheaper imports supported domestic prices, sources told Fastmarkets on Wednesday October 21. The market was mostly quiet in Northern Europe, as many participants were attending an industry event. In Italy, sources said imported material was no longer a main factor in … The post Local HRC prices edge higher in Italy on limited import options; Northern Europe stays quiet first appeared on EUROMETAL.

Daily steel hot-rolled coil prices rose in Northern Europe on higher mill targets, while demand remained limited due to high stocks, sources told Fastmarkets on Monday October 19. In Italy, prices fell on weak demand and slow activity. In Northern Europe, sources said demand was slow and buying activity was weak, but suppliers were heard … The post Northern European HRC prices edge up on higher mill targets; high stocks curb demand first appeared on EUROMETAL.

Polish domestic rebar prices were rising in the week to Friday October 16, pushed by growing production costs and lower availability due to exports to Ukraine, sources told Fastmarkets. One market source reported indications from local suppliers within the range of €630-640 ($706-718) per tonne CPT, which is equivalent to 2,773-2,780 zloty per tonne. A … The post Polish domestic rebar prices rise amid growing costs, exports to Ukraine first appeared on EUROMETAL.

European steel heavy plate prices remained stable in the week to Thursday October 15 amid moderate demand and slow trading activity, while import activity was limited due to higher delivery and CBAM-related risks, sources told Fastmarkets. Southern Europe In Italy, steel plate prices were unchanged during the week, with most indications reported by sources within … The post Steel heavy plate prices remain broadly stable in Europe; imports lose competitiveness due to higher risks first appeared on EUROMETAL.

Italian rebar prices remained stable in the week to Wednesday October 14, with weak demand, rising energy and logistics costs pressuring prices, sources told Fastmarkets during the week. Deals and indications in Northern Italy were reported within €730-760 ($816-849) per tonne ex-works, with one buyer expecting prices to reach €770 per tonne ex-works due to … The post Italian rebar prices hold steady despite weak demand, rising costs; MEGASA eyes Stahlwerk Thüringen acquisition first appeared on EUROMETAL.

Daily local steel hot-rolled coil (HRC) prices were mostly stable in Northern Europe on Wednesday October 14, with sources quoting weak demand and high stock levels. In the Italian market, requests for orders were increasing despite the limited transactions, market participants told Fastmarkets. In Northern Europe, sources said weak demand and high stocks were limiting … The post Local HRC prices hold steady in Northern Europe, Italy on limited trading activity first appeared on EUROMETAL.

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Trading remained muted in the European domestic HRC market on Tuesday October 13 with market participants reporting sufficient stocks and little urgency to restock, while prices were largely unchanged. Fastmarkets’ daily steel hot-rolled coil index, domestic, exw Northern Europe, was calculated at €746.25 ($834.39) on October 13, up by €4.58 per tonne from €741.67 on … The post Trading remains muted in European domestic HRC market first appeared on EUROMETAL.