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.
Breaking Views
May 2013 Issue
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17 May 2013
The tinplate market already appears to be on the verge of turning, with even producers in Europe optimistic of price increases.
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17 May 2013
MBR believes that further price erosion is possible given the continued fragile economic recovery, not just domestically but also globally.
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17 May 2013
ThyssenKrupp announced in early February that the Galmed coated steel works, along with 4 others (all in Germany), would soon close unless a buyer could be found.
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17 May 2013
As we have detailed before, for some coated applications, particularly in the automotive industry, Chinese end-users continue to rely on imports.
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17 May 2013
The tighter market has seen spot prices rise without so far raising interest in increased imports.
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Downloadable Data
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17 May 2013
Downloadable Coated Steels Excel Files: May 2013