[SMM Stainless Steel Flash] Aperam Hikes European Stainless Surcharges for April

Published: Apr 1, 2026 11:01
Aperam, the Luxembourg-based stainless steel manufacturer, has raised alloy surcharges for its European austenitic flat products for April 2026. Key adjustments include: Grade 304 rose to EUR 2,211/ton (from EUR 2,151); Grade 316L surged to EUR 3,807/ton (from EUR 3,653); Grade 309S reached EUR 2,982/ton; and ferritic Grade 409 increased to EUR 898/ton. These hikes, effective April, underscore the persistent pressure from raw material and energy costs across the European market.

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