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
The EU’s new steel measure splits the market. Where mills see a chance for survival and fairness, distributors and end-users warn about shortages, dangerous loopholes, and rising costs. Read more
President Donald Trump announced on October 10 that the U.S. will impose an additional 100% tariff on all Chinese goods starting November 1, 2025, or sooner if Beijing takes further trade actions. Read more
The European Commission (EC) has opened an expiry review of the anti-dumping measure (AD) on imports of stainless steel hot-rolled sheets and coils from Indonesia, China, and Taiwan. Read more
U.S. manufacturers have taken advantage of a newly opened window to request an expansion of Section 232 tariffs, aiming to reduce imports of finished goods made with foreign steel or aluminum. Read more
Walsin Lihwa’s overall sales rebounded in September, driven by a recovery in stainless steel shipments to the EU. However, the company does not expect further growth in supplies to this region. Read more
Shyam Metalics (SMEL) reported a notable decline in stainless steel production and sales in September, following a record-breaking performance in August. Read more
Indian stainless steel scrap prices remained largely stable in early October, with minor upward adjustments driven more by currency fluctuations than by demand fundamentals. Read more
Outokumpu has appointed Johann Steiner (M.Sc. Econ.) as President, business area Americas as of today October 6, 2025. Tamara Weinert, the previous position holder, will pursue new challenges. Read more
Germany’s domestic passenger car production totaled 385,300 units in September. Compared to the same month last year, this represented an increase of almost 2%, including one additional working day. Read more
Indonesian stainless steel exporters managed to grow shipments in August, overcoming a sharp decline in hot-rolled coil supplies. Notably, the country dispatched its first-ever slab batch to Spain. Read more
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