[SMM Steel] India Export Market Holds Firm, but September Europe Shipments Face Quota Pressure
[India Export] Indian HRC export indications continued to remain at 650USD/tonne FOB India on Monday, while North European indications remained at 715–730USD/tonne CFR. No fresh confirmed transaction was heard, and mills continued to limit export allocations as domestic realizations remained firmer. Recent market checks also showed nominal export activity amid EU quota uncertainty and weak Southeast Asian demand. Billet export indications had no fresh firm offer after 465–470USD/tonne FOB India. Mumbai HRC remained at 625–630USD/tonne (60,000–60,500INR/tonne) EXW/basic, excluding GST. The export premium is therefore not sufficiently wide to offset inland, port and quota-clearance risks consistently, leaving mills selective and keeping Europe focused on the next quota window rather than prompt September shipments.