Türkiye’s stainless imports eased in February after January’s spike, as cold-rolled arrivals corrected sharply while the first sizeable Malaysian cargo drew close market attention. Read more

India again extended BIS-related relief for some stainless flat imports, despite continued unease among domestic mills over repeated exemptions. Read more

Japanese stainless steel exports fell in February as weaker flat product shipments outweighed a recovery in tube and pipe, while imports remained broadly stable. Read more

POSCO kept its April stainless prices unchanged, as a further rise risked pushing Korean buyers toward imports just as fresh second-quarter quota became available. Read more

Swiss Steel Group has commissioned an electric forging furnace at its Finkl Steel-Sorel plant in Quebec, as part of its previously announced modernization program. Read more

Yongjin Thailand stainless cold-rolling project is nearing its planned July launch, though market participants remain skeptical that the company’s broader overseas expansion will progress as smoothly. Read more

Merafe has extended negotiations with Eskom over a proposed electricity tariff relief scheme, while prolonging its labor consultation process as discussions continue. Read more

Swedish stainless steel fastener producer BUMAX is expanding its presence in Eastern Europe, establishing a base in Hungary and appointing Tibor Prezenszki to lead regional development. Read more

Indonesian Tsingshan raised hot-rolled coil offers again at end-March, extending a month-long uptrend that has pushed Asian stainless prices higher. Read more