Following continued downward pressure in recent weeks, the Romanian long paper market has entered a more stable phase, and both domestic producers and traders are refraining from further price declines this week. However, market stability remains fragile, as weak demand continues to put pressure on businesses, and discounts of 10-15 euros per ton are still being discussed. Despite the approaching end of August, trading activity has not yet shown any noticeable recovery, as the holiday period, ample stocks and limited liquidity force buyers to exercise caution, and purchases are mainly limited to urgent needs. Thus, attention is gradually shifting to September, when market participants expect increased activity, while some Romanian buyers are already showing interest in Turkish material for potential new orders. ,
,Currently, Romanian traders are offering rebar from the warehouse at a price of 610-615 euros per ton, which is generally unchanged from last week. However, acceptable levels may decrease by 10-15 euros per ton, depending on the volume and terms of payment, as sellers are still willing to make concessions in order to secure the limited amount of business available. Meanwhile, Beltrame, the country's only manufacturer of fittings, also kept its prices at 610-620 euros per ton from the factory, although, according to rumors, discounts of 10-15 euros per ton are possible for large volumes and serious requests. Prices for wire rods
andThis week, they also remained at the level of 650-660 euros per ton from the warehouse. There is still some flexibility possible during the negotiations, but buyer interest remains weak and deals are still mostly based on needs.
On the import side, Turkish materials have attracted increased attention this week, as expectations of higher prices in Turkey, as well as continued growth in the scrap metal market, seem to have prompted some Romanian buyers to make a choice ahead of September. Market sources suggest that some purchases may have already been made, although at the moment no details have been received about the volume or prices of transactions. Far away. Turkish rebar is currently priced at $575-590 per tonne FOB, up from $570-580 per tonne FOB last week. With freight estimated at $25-30 per ton, the corresponding shipping rate to Romania is approximately 520-540 euros per ton, compared with 520-530 euros per ton previously received in Romania. The number of offers from Egypt has also increased this week. The fittings are currently priced at $580-590