Export prices for steel rebar and wire rod from the Commonwealth of Independent States softened in the week ended Tuesday June 29 with the market under pressure from the introduction of a duty on steel product exports from Russia, as well as the extension of safeguard duties in Europe.
"The introduction of an export duty in Russia is an unprecedented event, and it will now take time to understand where the market is moving," one trader said.Fastmarkets' price assessment for steel reinforcing...