Scrap Metal News
Recycling industry news and updates from global markets
February 26,2026 06:00 AM
Two announcements in quick succession from Brazil’s foreign trade watchdog, the Executive Management Committee of the Foreign Trade Chamber (GECEX), show that steel products originating in China remain…
February 25,2026 06:00 AM
The global market for hot-rolled coil in February 2026 continues the upward trend that began in January. Offers in Europe have risen by €25-45/t since the beginning of the year, and in the US by $50/t.…
February 24,2026 08:00 AM
American steel producer Nucor has raised its spot consumer price (CSP) for hot-rolled coil to $990 per short ton (st), which is $10 more than the previous week. The company announced this in a letter…
February 23,2026 12:00 PM
Based on final Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that the U.S. imported a total of 1,577,000 net tons (NT) of steel in December 2025, including 1,160,000…
February 19,2026 07:00 AM
Global steel producer ArcelorMittal is introducing a further price increase for hot-rolled coil in Europe of €50/t. This was reported by Kallanish with reference to market sources.
February 17,2026 06:00 AM
American steel producer Nucor has continued to raise prices for hot-rolled coil (HRC), bringing the spot base offer (CSI) to $980 per short ton (st), which is $5 more than the previous week. This is stated…
February 16,2026 07:00 AM
After lifting tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to 50 per cent last June, and expanding the levies to goods made from those metals, such as cans, cutlery and bulky appliances, the administration…
February 13,2026 07:00 AM
According to the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR), steel scrap consumption declined in most key regions of the world in January-September 2025, reflecting a shift in the geography of demand. At…
February 10,2026 05:00 AM
American steelmaker Nucor has raised its hot-rolled coil (HRC) prices for the fourth week in a row. According to the company’s regular weekly report, the new spot price for HRC is $975 per short ton,…
February 09,2026 07:00 AM
Global rebar prices at the beginning of 2026 showed mixed dynamics depending on the market. In particular, the European and US markets saw a 2-5% increase in prices, while Turkey and China saw a 0.4-2%…
February 06,2026 06:00 AM
Nippon Steel on Thursday widened its net-loss forecast for the financial year ending in March to 70 billion yen ($446.1 million) due in part to a fire at a blast furnace, after it swung to a loss in the…
February 05,2026 07:00 AM
Nippon Steel on Thursday widened its net-loss forecast for the financial year ending in March to 70 billion yen ($446.1 million) due in part to a fire at a blast furnace, after it swung to a loss in the…