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May 2016 | Galvanized Steel and Tinplate Market Tracker


Prices hit highest level since May 2014: European Market Highlights


Although we highlighted last month the fact that prices in southern Europe were climbing most sharply, on the back of lower import competition there, this month has seen prices jump almost in tandem across Europe.

There has been no relief for Europe’s coated steel consumers this month, with hot-dipped galvanized prices (HDG) once again jumping sharply. Following last month’s increases of some €40/tonne, this month has seen average HDG prices in the region jump by a further €60-65/tonne, and they now stand at around €520/tonne, their highest level in almost two years.

Although we highlighted last month the fact that prices in southern Europe were climbing most sharply, on the back of lower import competition there, this month has seen prices jump almost in tandem across Europe. Prices in markets such as Italy, France, and Germany have all increased by a similar amount this month.

The lack of import competition certainly continues to play a role although this month has seen a new dynamic brought to the market, namely one of announced price increases by...

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