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WEEKLY: China's HRC export prices largely steady on week

China's export prices for hot-rolled coil (HRC) held largely steady during the week of September 14-18, with Mysteel assessing the export price of SS400 3mm commercial-grade HRC at North China's Tianjin port on September 18 lower by a tiny $1/tonne on week at $499/t FOB.

Sep 22, 2026 18:45
India's EU aluminium scrap access falters under new waste shipment rules

Fresh tensions surrounding aluminium scrap procurement befalls a nation that sources 80-85 per cent from overseas to meet its domestic aluminium scrap demand. India could face restrictions on importing aluminium scrap and other metal waste from the European Union (EU) under a new Waste Shipment Regu

Sep 22, 2026 17:11
China's TBR tire exports rebound 7.25% MoM in August, but headwinds mount

China's TBR tire exports ralled by 7.25% in August from a month earlier, though year-on-year volumes remained under pressure and prices edged higher.

Sep 22, 2026 16:49
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