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Blog - Crude Steel And Steel Semi-Finished Products

Best Import Markets for Raw Steel and Steel Semi-Finished Products
Best Import Markets for Raw Steel and Steel Semi-Finished Products
Dec 11, 2023
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Explore the top import markets for raw steel and steel semi-finished products worldwide. Get key statistics and insights from the IndexBox market intelligence platform.
Asia-Pacific Steel Price Outlook Remains Cautiously Optimistic Despite Weaker Chinese Demand and Oversupply Concerns
Asia-Pacific Steel Price Outlook Remains Cautiously Optimistic Despite Weaker Chinese Demand and Oversupply Concerns
Jul 21, 2021
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China steel prices continue to level off from mid-May heights off the back of sluggish seasonal demand, declines in domestic manufacturer steel consumption and government pledges to curb “unreasonable” demand, despite tighter climate controls on steel production. Overall, Asia-Pacific steel prices are still set to stay elevated in the medium-term with support from robust infrastructure spending, though concerns loom oversupply capacity expansions in South-East Asia and tightening of fiscal spending in China. 
Surging Global Steel Demand Outpaces Recovering Production
Surging Global Steel Demand Outpaces Recovering Production
Apr 9, 2021
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The beginning of 2021 saw a sharp increase in the steel demand, while metallurgical plants were still recovering from the operational downtime incurred during the lockdown. This market disbalance leads to an increase in steel prices. The recovery of the automotive sector and other downstream industries in 2020, at a faster pace than expected, generates the conditions for robust steel demand in the medium term. 
Which Country Imports the Most Ferro-Cerium and Other Pyrophoric Alloys in the World?
Which Country Imports the Most Ferro-Cerium and Other Pyrophoric Alloys in the World?
Jul 26, 2018
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In value terms, ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys imports amounted to $X in 2016. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2016; the trend pattern ind...
Which Country Exports the Most Ferro-Cerium and Other Pyrophoric Alloys in the World?
Which Country Exports the Most Ferro-Cerium and Other Pyrophoric Alloys in the World?
Jul 26, 2018
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In value terms, ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys exports totaled $X in 2016. In general, ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend patter...
Which Country Imports the Most Crude Steel and Steel Semi-Finished Products in the World?
Which Country Imports the Most Crude Steel and Steel Semi-Finished Products in the World?
May 28, 2018
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In 2016, approx. X tons of steel were imported worldwide- moving up by X% against the previous year level. In general, steel imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace...
Which Country Exports the Most Crude Steel and Steel Semi-Finished Products in the World?
Which Country Exports the Most Crude Steel and Steel Semi-Finished Products in the World?
May 28, 2018
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In 2016, approx. X tons of steel were imported worldwide- moving up by X% against the previous year level. In general, steel imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace...