It is reported that the Ukrainian mills and sellers have increased their offers for long products last week as compared to closing levels before the winter vacation started on December 19th 2008.
Item | Grade | Size | 19-Dec | 9-Jan |
Rebars | A300C-A500C | 12-32 mm | 430-480 | 440-500 |
Wire rods | Mesh | 5.5-6.5 mm | 430-480 | 450-500 |
Price in USD per tonne
Delivery FOB Black Sea
Although the increase is not substantial but it certainly is a good sign and marked improvement over lowest levels of about USD 350 per tonne to USD 440 per tonne reached during first week of December 2008.
However, despite rumors of surge in billet prices, the offer prices are somewhat stable as under
Item | Grade | Size | 19-Dec | 9-Jan |
Billets | 3-5 sp/ps | 125-150 mm | 320-360 | 330-380 |
Price in USD per tonne
Delivery FOB Black Sea