POLAND REBAR: Good demand, short supply drive new price increases

The uptrend in Poland's steel rebar market continued in the week to Friday June 25, with prices gaining support from solid demand and short supply, sources have told Fastmarkets.

Trading activity in the market remained strong, despite the surging prices, because buyers had more concerns about the availability of rebar, with producers planning to have maintenance stoppages in July-August.
"We heard that Celsa Huta Ostrowiec will stop in late July or early August for 2-3 weeks," one trader said.

"In July, some mills are going to have planned breaks, while...

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