. April

The return of the cold weather. Russian and world market of long products: April 18-25

Before the pause in the first half of May, the Russian market of rolled products for construction purposes was in a “frozen” state. The demand for rebar in some regions was characterized as weak, and the level of spot prices in the end of the month was slightly lower there. In other places more active consumption allowed metal traders to stabilize quotations. However, even that weak growth, which was observed throughout most of April, came to naught. The Central Bank's decision to keep the key ...
29 April 2025., 10:10   comment

Consumer сonfusion. Russian market of long products: March 31 – April 14

An unexpected return of winter in European Russia slightly chilled the rebar market, but overall conditions remain acceptable. Demand is weak yet relatively stable, without significant drops. Amid the economic downturn, the construction sector is holding up better than many other industries. However, the lack of substantial oversupply is also crucial. This allows metal trading companies to gradually raise prices, though average quotations in Moscow still lag slightly behind the primary market. ...
15 April 2025., 10:56   comment

Consumer сonfusion. Russian market of long products: March 31 – April 14

An unexpected return of winter in European Russia slightly chilled the rebar market, but overall conditions remain acceptable. Demand is weak yet relatively stable, without significant drops. Amid the economic downturn, the construction sector is holding up better than many other industries. However, the lack of substantial oversupply is also crucial. This allows metal trading companies to gradually raise prices, though average quotations in Moscow still lag slightly behind the primary market. ...
15 April 2025., 10:56   comment

Such is life. The Russian and Global Market for long products: March 24–31

Prices for rebar on the Russian market rose slightly in late March, reaching their highest level since November of last year. Some steelmakers raised their April quotes for this product, while others kept them unchanged, but the upward trend in primary market prices is clear and will likely continue in the near future. As a result, traders have little choice, especially since spot prices in most regions lag behind factory prices. Although the construction industry remains broadly unfavorable ...
04 January 2025., 11:12   comment

Such is life. The Russian and Global Market for long products: March 24–31

Prices for rebar on the Russian market rose slightly in late March, reaching their highest level since November of last year. Some steelmakers raised their April quotes for this product, while others kept them unchanged, but the upward trend in primary market prices is clear and will likely continue in the near future. As a result, traders have little choice, especially since spot prices in most regions lag behind factory prices. Although the construction industry remains broadly unfavorable ...
04 January 2025., 11:12   comment