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11 March 2010
Tinplate prices are likely to strengthen in coming months.
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15 February 2010
Tinplate prices have not been as dynamic as substrate prices.
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22 January 2010
There are a number of smaller developments in SE Asia that are leading to output growth and consequently putting pressure on the traditional Japanese, South Korean and now Taiwanese and Chinese suppliers that have greater capacity and seek to dominate the market.
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06 January 2010
Tinplate prices are set to increase in the early months of 2010 on the back of rising raw material and substrate costs.
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18 November 2009
A rise in substrate costs has pushed up prices in China.
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16 October 2009
As for exports, we noted a few months ago that Chinese tinplate exports had been somewhat higher priced than other regional suppliers, and as a result we expected volumes to head down in the second half. However, data until July highlights that volumes remained at elevated levels through the second quarter and into July, as regional buyers looked to secure material.
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30 September 2009
International tinplate prices remained relatively stable in September, although we believe pressure is gathering that will force prices down before the end of the year.
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31 August 2009
Pushed by gains in substrate costs, Chinese tinplate prices have been on the increase for the last few months.
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31 July 2009
Substrate prices have increased significantly over the last two months in most regional markets, but this has not really fed through to tinplate prices.
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29 June 2009
Chinese spot prices rise but Chinese material still uncompetitive in international markets
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01 June 2009
Brazilian prices may decline
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30 April 2009
Meanwhile, Baosteel is aiming to keep tinplate prices steady in May
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31 March 2009
Chinese exporters will be assisted by rebate change