Coated Steels Monthly specialises in the in-depth analyses, statistics and forecasts for the global steel tinplate, pre-paint and galvanised (ELG and HDG) steel markets.
Featuring essential analysis on the raw material markets of tin and zinc as well as the underlying trends in the cold-rolled coil/sheet and blackplate markets, this comprehensive analysis provides your business with vital industry intelligence. It includes benchmark prices for the spot and contract business, key statistics on production, shipments, trade and inventories and forecast for regional coated prices.
February 2010 Issue
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15 February 2010
Downloadable Excel files with MBR's prices and other statistics for coated steels for the month of February 2010.
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15 February 2010
Raw material prices remain the primary determinant of movement in coated steel pricing at present
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15 February 2010
Prices rise again this month as mills focus on increased input costs as justification for price increases.
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15 February 2010
Prices will remain firm in Europe in the second quarter, pushed up by raw material costs.
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15 February 2010
Chinese exporters saw a downward price correction at the end of January, thanks to high stock levels.
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15 February 2010
Tinplate prices have not been as dynamic as substrate prices.