GULF FLAT STEEL IMPORTS: Weak demand leads to fall in prices

February 26, 2020 / www.metalbulletin.com / Article Link

Flat steel import prices in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia fell this week, with buyers waiting to see prices hit bottom before placing orders, sources told Fastmarkets on Tuesday February 25.

Some market participants expected prices to fall because of weak demand, while others said demand could soon improve because stocks are low.
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