[Rathi Steel: los volúmenes de ventas del segundo trimestre aumentan un 29 % interanual hasta 32.028 toneladas]

[Iran] Iranian billet export prices increased to USD 410–415/tonne FOB this week, with at least 10,000 tonnes of 3SP 150×150mm square billet sold at USD 413/tonne FOB for shipment to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) market. Spot availability remained tight as several mills reduced production, underwent maintenance or reserved billets for internal rolling due to shortages of raw materials, electricity and natural gas. Difficulties sourcing ferroalloys, refractories and coking coal further constrained operations. Meanwhile, logistics disruptions extended delivery times to approximately 45–60 days, while expectations of lower winter production reinforced sellers' firm pricing stance.

[EU] The October 8 market update showed diverging hot-rolled coil (HRC) prices across Europe. On October 7, the Northwest European daily HRC index rose by approximately USD 2.5/tonne to USD 819/tonne EXW, while the Italian index declined by around USD 3/tonne to USD 820/tonne EXW. Northern European mills maintained firmer offers, with a German integrated producer remaining absent from the spot market. Meanwhile, Italian prices faced downward pressure from competitive supplier offers. Import trading remained subdued as elevated prices and uncertainty surrounding EU quota regulations discouraged purchasing, prompting buyers to favor warehouse stocks and already-arrived material.

[Mercado interno de la India] Los precios del mercado interno del acero de la India tendieron a la baja el 8 de octubre, con la mayoría de los precios del acero y de las materias primas en descenso. En general, las compras se mantuvieron cautelosas, ejerciendo presión a la baja sobre los precios, mientras que los cortes de electricidad en curso en algunas regiones productoras de acero podrían limitar la oferta y brindar cierto soporte a los precios en el corto plazo. El lingote de Mandi bajó 3 USD/tonelada (300 INR/tonelada) a 499 USD/tonelada (48.300 INR/tonelada) en fábrica Mandi. La chatarra HMS 1&2 (80:20) de Mandi bajó 3 USD/tonelada (300 INR/tonelada) a 407 USD/tonelada (39.400 INR/tonelada) entregada en Mandi. El palanquillo de Durgapur retrocedió 1 USD/tonelada (100 INR/tonelada) a 466 USD/tonelada (45.100 INR/tonelada) entregado en Durgapur. La barra corrugada de Raipur se mantuvo estable en 548 USD/tonelada (53.000 INR/tonelada) en fábrica Raipur por segundo día consecutivo debido a la demanda limitada. El hierro esponja PDRI bajó 4 USD/tonelada (400 INR/tonelada) a 306 USD/tonelada (29.600 INR/tonelada) en fábrica Raipur.