IREPAS Traders: Geopolitical tensions and rising prices disrupt steel trade flows

IREPAS Traders: Geopolitical tensions and rising prices disrupt steel trade flows

Speaking at a panel session on the last day of the SteelOrbis 2026 & Spring Conference...

The Middle East conflict is a stress test for steel markets

The Middle East conflict is a stress test for steel markets

According to recently revised forecasts, the Middle East conflict is a major stress test for the projected recovery in global steel demand in 2026....

The European HRC market is losing momentum amid sluggish demand

The European HRC market is losing momentum amid sluggish demand

The upward trend in the European hot-rolled coils market has faded amid weak demand and increased...

Active participation and clear call to action at the Iberia Steel Network Forum in Santander

Active participation and clear call to action at the Iberia Steel Network Forum in Santander

On April 27-28, 2026, the Iberia Steel Net Forum brought together about 200 leaders of the steel industry...

Polish industry remains positive despite difficulties

Polish industry remains positive despite difficulties

The Polish steel industry is at a fairly high level, despite the difficult external conditions, thanks to the support...

Thick-sheet steel prices in Europe are rising due to constant orders

Thick-sheet steel prices in Europe are rising due to constant orders

Prices for domestic and imported thick steel sheet in Europe increased in the week to Thursday April...

The domestic HRC steel market in Europe remains calm, but some import orders have appeared

The domestic HRC steel market in Europe remains calm, but some import orders have appeared

The domestic market of hot-rolled rolled steel (HRC) in Europe remained calm on Friday, April 24...

Tata Ijmuiden conducts direct tests of sheet metal equipment for emissions of harmful substances

Tata Ijmuiden conducts direct tests of sheet metal equipment for emissions of harmful substances

Tata Steel Nederland has started trial operation of a sheet metal production plant (DSP) at its plant in...

The EU has expanded sanctions against Russia regarding scrap and metal products

The EU has expanded sanctions against Russia regarding scrap and metal products

The EU has expanded its sanctions on Russia and Belarus as part of broader packages covering finance...

Demand for "green" steel in the Asia-Pacific region may reach 6.1 million tons: RMI

Demand for "green" steel in the Asia-Pacific region may reach 6.1 million tons: RMI

Private sector demand for "green" steel in seven countries of the Asia-Pacific region may reach 6.1 million...

The Tube fair disappointed some market participants

The Tube fair disappointed some market participants

Market participants note that the recent Wire+Tube exhibition in Dusseldorf has caused mixed emotions...

Hydnum steelworks Special Interest status begins public consultations

Hydnum steelworks Special Interest status begins public consultations

The Spanish Hydnum Steel (HS) plant for the production of "green" steel has progressed towards obtaining the status...

The European Council describes in detail the amendments to the trade regime

The European Council describes in detail the amendments to the trade regime

The Council of the European Union has detailed its position on the proposed regulation of steel trade...

The final draft of the EU Steel Trade Framework remains relevant

The final draft of the EU Steel Trade Framework remains relevant

An agreed EU draft detailing the upcoming strengthening of the existing steel trade protection system...

ArcelorMittal: there will be no new investments in the eco-friendly electric steel industry this decade

ArcelorMittal: there will be no new investments in the eco-friendly electric steel industry this decade

Leading steel producer ArcelorMittal has revised its long-term decarbonization strategy to make it "flexible"...

HRC prices in the EU remain mostly fluctuating as participants await clarity on guarantees

HRC prices in the EU remain mostly fluctuating as participants await clarity on guarantees

As market participants noted, on April 22, European prices for hot-rolled coils were mostly stable...

Turkey and China lead the way in reducing long-term EU rates in the second quarter

Turkey and China lead the way in reducing long-term EU rates in the second quarter

The use of the EU tariff quota for long products (TRQ) for the second quarter as of April 22 shows that...

EU Human Rights Commission tightens requirements for Turkey, Vietnam

EU Human Rights Commission tightens requirements for Turkey, Vietnam

The use of the EU tariff quota for hot rolled sheet (TRQ) in the second quarter shows that Turkey and...

Delayed payments and weak demand affect the distribution of Italy's long positions

Delayed payments and weak demand affect the distribution of Italy's long positions

Italian service centers and distributors of long products report a calm April after the situation improved...

The Italian rebar market is closing due to the fact that buyers refuse 440 euros

The Italian rebar market is closing due to the fact that buyers refuse 440 euros

Italian rebar prices remain stable week after week, despite the fact that manufacturers continue to reduce prices...

Stegra, Sunfire suggest that the IAA needs to be reviewed

Stegra, Sunfire suggest that the IAA needs to be reviewed

The "green" steel startup Stegra and the manufacturer of electrolysis cells Sunfire consider the European Union to be industrial...

EU marks expiration of anti-dumping duties GOES

EU marks expiration of anti-dumping duties GOES

The European Commission has published a notice on the imminent expiration of anti-dumping duties on...

Global production has been declining for the seventh month in a row

Global production has been declining for the seventh month in a row

Global crude steel production declined for the seventh consecutive month in March by 4.2% year-on-year...

V.</p><p>V. Stahl criticizes the procurement law: Transformation cannot be achieved without specific criteria

V.</p><p>V. Stahl criticizes the procurement law: Transformation cannot be achieved without specific criteria

On April 23, 2026, the German Steel Federation announced that the Law on Accelerated Procurement, with the aim of...

Salzgitter accelerates transformation despite challenging conditions in 2025

Salzgitter accelerates transformation despite challenging conditions in 2025

German steel producer Salzgitter ended 2025 with losses amid weak demand, high energy costs and...

Joerg Feger: Steel trade between Turkey and the EU is an indispensable economic partnership

Joerg Feger: Steel trade between Turkey and the EU is an indispensable economic partnership

At the "Dinner and Steel Dialogue" event organized by the Turkish Association of European Businesses...

Lufthansa's aviation fuel crisis led to 20,000 flight cancellations

Lufthansa's aviation fuel crisis led to 20,000 flight cancellations

Lufthansa is reducing its flight schedule due to rising aviation fuel prices. The company has announced this...

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