UK SCRAP: Market edges higher amid reduced scrap generation

May 30, 2020 / www.metalbulletin.com / Article Link

The inter-merchant spot price for light iron scrap in the UK has moved higher by ?5 ($6) per tonne in the week to Friday May 29, the first price movement in May.

Reduced arisings from scrap generation amid a slump in manufacturing and construction is outweighing slow demand from steelmakers.
The price move may extend into monthly steel scrap delivery prices to consumers in the UK steel sector, with settlement negotiations due to start next week, sources said on Friday.

UK steel scrap markets may get further support from relatively slow but steady trade from Europe into key destinations such as Turkey and the Indian subcontinent. Both Turkish and Indian import steel scrap prices from Europe...

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