French prices are stable in a calm market

Prices for rolled products in France remain stable for the most part, with a decrease of about 10 euros per ton ($11.3 per ton) in individual items, reflecting the current uncertainty and limited demand for processing, according to Callanish. Prices for flat rentals

The prices of hot-rolled sheet and pipes are increasing by 40 euros per ton per month and amount to 770-800 euros per ton with delivery, which corresponds to an increase in the price of a roll throughout Europe.

Consumer sentiment in the long products segment is not negative, although consumption is still declining. Several distributors report that sales in the first half of the year remained at the same level as last year, and some even increased slightly at an acceptable margin. However, a price increase in September seems unlikely, given the decline in orders in the construction sector, which is experiencing a serious crisis in France. The price of fittings

For sale on the domestic market is 310-320 euros per ton, excluding additional sizes — about 410 euros per ton. At the moment, prices for beams remain stable, and for beams of the first category — at 800 euros per ton. Prices for

Rebar prices decreased from last month's high to about 680 euros per ton on average amid low activity due to the suspension of construction. Prices for certain types of products are increasing by 25 euros per ton, which is not yet reflected in the contracts. The price for beams of the first category is still 800 euros per ton.

Currently, the market is in a state of stagnation, as the entire sector expects an August recession. Most plants will undergo maintenance in August, which will resume in September.

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, Author: Natalia Kapra France