Finland’s plan to sharply raise the minerals mining tax and abolish electricity costs subsidies for mining sector could force Outokumpu to rethink future development of Kemi mine. Read more
Mexico has initiated an expiry review of the anti-dumping (AD) duties on certain stainless steel cold-rolled flat products (SSCR) from China and Taiwan. Read more
Brazil has retained anti-dumping duties on Chinese and Taiwanese stainless steel cold-rolled flats (SSCR) with rates increase for China and a few tweaks for Taiwan. Read more
A steel plant in Bolzano, operated by Acciaierie Valbruna, faces a new and unusual challenge – a fight for the right to stay on the land it has occupied for 90 years. Read more
Two leading Taiwanese stainless flats makers applied for antidumping investigation, requiring immediate provisional duties. However, impact will be limited, as imports had been reduced in advance. Read more
SMR analyzed how Robert Yildirim plans to transform the global chrome and nickel markets by building a Western supply chain for stainless steel and EV batteries. Read more
SMR analyzed how China forged an integrated stainless steel empire, controlling global nickel, chrome and molybdenum through strategic state-backed investments and takeovers. Read more
BSH is adjusting its production network in Germany due to a continued market decline, changing purchasing behaviour, and growing demand for lower-priced appliances. Read more
In the third quarter, BYD’s EV deliveries once again far outpaced Tesla’s, raising questions about whether this is turning into a one-sided race. Read more
India’s automakers ramped up production and wholesale shipments in September, anticipating a demand rebound during the September-October festive season. Read more
Türkiye’s stainless steel imports fell in August as buyers held back ahead of expected antidumping duties on Chinese and Indonesian goods. Vietnamese shipments surged. Read more
September 2025 prices from SMR's monthly price census are available in the Stainless Club for both flat and long products. The latest prices are presented in a compact table. Read more
China’s automotive industry posted strong gains in September 2025, fueled by government support, seasonal demand, and a surge in electric vehicle purchases ahead of upcoming tax changes. Read more
Chinese stainless steel output held steady in September despite varied production strategies across mills. With oversupply persisting, a rise in output is not expected in October. Read more
Thailand has imposed anti-dumping duties on cold-rolled stainless steel imports from Vietnam, following a year-long investigation into unfair pricing and injury to domestic producers. Read more
Nippon Steel will slightly increase prices for flat products in October, citing higher raw material costs. While import pressure may ease, domestic demand remains subdued. Read more
Stainless steel quantities in Chinese distributors’ inventories expectedly surged in early October due to the holidays. Oversupply will weigh on the market, but suppliers intend to increase prices. Read more
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