EGYPT STEEL BILLET, REBAR: Prices decline further amid weak demand

May 08, 2020 / www.metalbulletin.com / Article Link

Demand for imported steel billet and domestic steel reinforcing bar (rebar) in Egypt remained weak in the week to Thursday May 7, with no improvement anticipated soon due to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and the Covid-19 pandemic, sources told Fastmarkets.

No new billet deals were heard over the past week, sources said.
Ramadan, traditionally a slow month for trade in Muslim countries, began the evening of April 23 in Egypt.

Buyers have also been hesitant to book material due to uncertainty over duties....

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