The downward trend in the Romanian flat rolled products market continues for another week, as persistently weak demand and increasingly aggressive prices from some major traders continue to reduce acceptable levels. Since business has already reached a seasonal low in August, buyers are not in a particular hurry to make purchases against the background of sufficient stocks, limited liquidity and reduced activity in the construction sector. In these circumstances, large sellers are lowering prices to boost sales, forcing small and medium-sized traders to either follow the downward trend or offer broader discounts despite the increasing pressure on their margins. As a result, the prices of sheet metal ,
,Hot prices fell to about 765-770 euros per ton from the warehouse, compared with 780-790 euros per ton from the warehouse last week. You can still hear about some large traders at a price of about 745-750 euros per ton from a warehouse, while small and medium-sized sellers usually try to stay close to the upper limit of the market and negotiate only on serious requests. Discounts of 5-8% are still possible, depending on the tonnage and payment terms. Prices for cold rolled sheet also decreased to 870-880 euros per ton from the warehouse compared to 880-890 euros per ton from the warehouse last week. However, even at lower levels, purchases remain rare, and most transactions are still limited by immediate needs.
Meanwhile, there has been no noticeable progress regarding the sale of Liberty Galati, no new buyers or specific changes in the process have been reported. However, concerns related to the financial situation of the group intensified after Liberty Services Center Galati began bankruptcy proceedings due to significant outstanding debts. Despite the fact that the company is separated from Liberty Galati, this event has further worsened the attitude towards the group's activities in Romania and worsened the already uncertain prospects for the manufacturer. Import activity
It also remains very limited, and Romanian buyers see little reason to enter the market, while stocks remain ample and the August holidays continue to affect much of Europe. Market participants expect discussions to gradually resume in September as suppliers return with fresh offers and buyers gain a clearer understanding of the price trend after the summer. Ukraine's offers remained unchanged and amount to about 790-800 euros per ton of hot-rolled sheet in Romania and 880-890 euros per ton of cold-rolled sheet in Romania, which is still considered too high a level to attract much interest. Meanwhile, offers from Turkish HRC carriers are being received at