MARCH 2021

NOTICEBOARD

THE STEELBILLETREBARSTEEL WIRE ROD

RM2288

RM2739

RM2850SCRAPIRON ORE

RM1697

RM666

TRADE PERFORMANCE
Malaysia Trade Performance, January-February 2021
Malaysia’s Iron and Steel trade value in February 2021 was recorded at RM4.0 billion, down by 9.7 percent compared to RM4.4 billion
in February 2020. Trade balance was recorded a trade surplus of RM95.3 billion in February 2020 and currently having a trade of
RM397. 8 million in February 2021.
Malaysia Trade Performance of Iron & Steel Industry
Malaysia’s export in February 2021 slipped by 20.4 percent to
RM1.9 billion from RM2.3 billion in February 2020. Three main
export destinations in February 2021 were seen to China,
Thailand and Indonesia, represent about 34 percent, 13 percent
and 6 percent of the total export value in the monthrespectively.
Malaysia’s import in February 2021 surged slightly by 1.4
percent to RM2.2 billion from RM2.1 billion in February 2020.
Top three Malaysia’s import countries in February 2021 were
China, Japan and Korea, represent about 20 percent, 18 percent
and 14 percent of the total import value respectively.
From January to February 2021, the trade value of the Iron andSteel products stood at RM8.1 billion in 2021 compared to
RM8.8 billion in the same period of 2020, reduction of 7.4
percent. Trade balance widened by 23.2 percent from trade
deficit of RM548.5 million in January to February 2020 to trade
deficit of RM675.7 million during the same period of 2021.

Feb 2021: RM4.0billion
Feb 2020: RM4.4billion

Month Trade ValueFeb 2021: (RM397.8million)
Trade Deficit
Feb 2020: (RM95.3million)
Trade Surplus

Month Balance of
Trade

Jan-Feb 2021: RM8.1 billion
Jan-Feb 2020: RM8.8 billion

YTD Trade Value

7.4 %Y-o-Y change

YTD Balance of Trade23.2 %
Y-o-Y change

Jan-Feb 2021:(RM675.7 million) Trade Deficit
Jan-Feb 2020:(RM548.5 million) Trade Deficit

9.7%
M-o-M change
517.4 %
M-o-M changeMonth Export
Feb 2021: RM1.9 billion
Feb 2020: RM2.3 billion

20.4 %
M-o-M changeMonth Import

Feb 2021: RM2.2 billion
Feb 2020: RM2.1 billion

Data Source: MSI/MATRADE/DOSM

1.4 %M-o-M change

MSI WITH YOU
MAJLIS PERHIMPUNAN WARGA MITI BERSAMA YANG TERHORMAT MENTERI KANANKEMENTERIAN PERDAGANGAN ANTARABANGSA DAN INDUSTRIThis gathering was held on 10 March 2021 and it is a friendly session for MITI and agencies with the Senior
Minister and to celebrate the year of MITI under the leadership of YB Dato' Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali. Dato' Seri
Mohamed Azmin Ali gave the mandate to continue the concerted efforts in reviving the economy. The event
continued with the recognition of the Malaysia Book of Records to MITI for hosting the first virtual APEC 2020
in history. The assembly was conducted in strict compliance with SOPs such as wearing face masks, handsanitation, social distancing and others.

TOWN HALL SESSION “VISION OF COMMON PROSPERITY”
The Town Hall session was held on 22nd March 2021 at Dewan Bankuasi, Pusat Pentadbiran Negeri Sabah(PKNS), Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. This session was enlivened by the Prime Minister, YAB Tan Sri Datuk Seri
Panglima Haji Muhyddin with the the objective is to develop new innovations and advances, especially in thefields of agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, plantation and health to attract investors to the state of Sabah.

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2LUNCHEON TALKASSOCIATIONS

WITH

BUSINESS/SME

To strengthen the synergies with industry players in Sabah,
the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) has
met with 70 representatives from Small and Medium
Enterprises (SMEs) from various economic sectors in
Sabah. This session has helped MITI and agencies to obtain
feedback from business communities in Sabah to ensure
constant improvements to MITI initiatives. This session
was led by YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, Minister,
Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI).

LAUNCHING CEREMONY OF LOK KAWI RESORTCITY PROJECT AND MEMORANDUM OF SIGNING
CEREMONYFOR
FOREIGN/DOMESTICINVESTMENT INITIATIVES
The ceremony was witnessed by the Prime Minister of
Malaysia was held on 22nd March 2021 at the Sipadan Hall,
Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Kota
Kinabalu. The ceremony aims to promote Sabah as a leader
in cooper foil for electric vehicles (EVs). Kota Kinabalu willbe the first new factory to be located outside of Korea withhopes to create 5,000 new job opportunities. The event wasalso joined by YBHG Mr Jarrod Lim, Chief Executive Officer
of Malaysia Steel Institute.

SABAH STATE GOVERNMENT APPRECIATIONDINNER TO THE MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL
TRADE AND INDUSTRY IN CONJUCTION WITH
INVESTMENT INITIATIVES BY SK NEXILIS
Sabah state government has organised an appreciation
dinner to MITI and agencies on the night of 22nd March
2021 in conjunction with the signing of SK Nexilis
Investment Initiative. The Prime Minister and the federal
government has implemented several mandates andinitiatives for the people of Sabah which focuses on thedevelopment of the State of Sabah. The main focus of thisevent is to attract quality investment and create more
employment opportunities for Sabahans.

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COURTESY VISIT TO ALLIANCE STEEL (M) SDN BHD IN KUANTAN, PAHANG
On 15th March 2021, Dato’ Sri Norazman Ayob, Deputy Secretary General (Industry), Ministry ofInternational Trade and Industry (MITI), had initiated a visit to Alliance Steel (M) Sdn Bhd at Malaysia-China
Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP). The visit was also participated by Mr. Jarrod Lim, CEO of MSI, Mr. Lee
Meng Tat, Director of MITI Pahang and Ms. Noraisyah Nordin, Director of MIDA Pahang. The Alliance Steel
Expansion project will contribute to a potential investment of RM5 billion and creation of 3,000 job
opportunities.

RAPAT MALAYSIA PRIHATIN
The federal government understands the current difficulties and challenges faced by fellow Malaysians
following COVID-19 pandemic. Following that, the government has introduced the policy of "Prihatin
Rakyat" as the main guiding principle in defending the destiny and prioritizing the welfare of the people.
Under this policy, the government has provided various initiatives and strategies towards economic
prosperity and recovery.
In this regard, the Selangor State Development Office (PPN) together with the Ministry of International
Trade and Industry (MITI) has taken the initiative to implement the Rapat Malaysia Prihatin program
involving all heads of federal and state departments/agencies was held to share information and explain
the initiatives and assistance introduced. by the government more accurately and clearly.
The program was held on 26th March, 2021 at the Concorde Hotel, Shah Alam with a keynote address by
YB Dato' Seri Mohamed Azmin bin Ali, Senior Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI).

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4MEETING TO DISCUSS INCENTIVES FOR THE
INDUSTRY
On 1st March 2021, MITI Industrial Development Divisioninvited MSI to participate in a meeting to discuss incentives forthe industry that have been affected during the Covid -19
pandemic. This meeting discussed all proposals from industry
associations and MSI provided the inputs for the Iron and Steel
Industry.

MAJLIS AMANAT PERDANA SETAHUN MALAYSIA
PRIHATIN
The Majlis Amanat Perdana Setahun Malaysia Prihatin was heldon 1st March 2021 at Dewan Perdana, Ministry of International
Trade and Industry (MITI). This platform is to honour theachievement of Perikatan Nasional government lead by YAB
Prime Minister. It further outlines the commitment and way
forward of Perikatan Nasional government.

THE WAY FORWARD FOR THE SHIP BUILDING & SHIPREPAIR (SBSR) INDUSTRY MEETING
This meeting was held on 2nd March. The purpose of thismeeting was to discuss on the way forward for the ship building& ship repair (SBSR) industry. The meeting also discussed on
the issues and challenges as well as proposal on the industrial
development by Association of Marine Industries of Malaysia(AMIM).

MEETING BETWEEN MALAYSIA IRON AND STEEL
INDUSTRY FEDERATION (MISIF) & MALAYSIA STEELASSOCIATION
(MSA)
AND
SIRIM
QAS
INTERNATIONAL SDN BHD
MSI has been invited to join the Meeting between Malaysia
Iron and Steel Industry Federation (MISIF) & Malaysia Steel
Association (MSA) and SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd. The
objective of the meeting is to provide feedback on theimplemented Guidelines on the Importation and Inspection ofMetal Scrap.
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5COVID-19 TEST PROMOTION
Session 1
On 2nd March 2021, MSI organised a Covid-19 Test Promotion(Session 1) via Zoom. This session was presented by Jack Chanby Prova Lab and participated by few MSI members such as
CSC Steel Holdings Sdn Bhd, Bahru Stainless Sdn Bhd, Ann Joo
Steel Berhad and NS Bluescope Malaysia Sdn Bhd. The
objective of this session was to promote Covid-19 testing to
the steel companies. Companies who have registered the test
through MSI will be given a promo code to get the offer price.
Session 2
On 10th March 2021, MSI organised a Covid-19 Test Promotion(Session 2) via Zoom. This session was participated by few MSI
members such as Amsteel Mills Sdn Bhd, Southern Steel
Berhad, Malaysia Steel Works Bhd, Kiswire Cord Sdn Bhd, Steel
Wire Association of Malaysia (SWAM), Mycron Steel CRC Sdn
Bhd and Modern Integration Technology Sdn Bhd (MITEC). The
objective of this session was to promote Covid-19 testing to
the steel companies. Interested companies who haveregistered the test through MSI will be given a promo code to
get the offer price.

MESYUARATPENYELARASANINSENTIFKEMENANGAN KEPADA PEMENANG ANUGERAH
KECEMERLANGAN INDUSTRI (AKI) 2022
This meeting was chaired by YBrs. En Azmir Musyabri Abdul
Mutallib and was held at Menara Miti. The meeting discussed
on encouraging companies to perform and improve on its
quality and services moving forward. The winner will receive
an Anugerah Perdana Menteri.

TAKLIMAT SISTEM LATIHAN NASIONAL (SLDN)On 26th March 2021, Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran hasorganized a “Taklimat Sistem Latihan Nasional (SLDN) Badan
Peneraju Industri (ILB)” with the objective to introduce the
SLDN programme and the available incentive to ILB to promoteand encourage the industry to participate in this programme totrain more skilled workers.

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FAREWELL LUNCH SESSION
On 31st March 2021, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) had organised a farewell lunch
session to Dato’ Azman Mahmud, CEO of MIDA and Datuk Ir Dr Ahmed Fadzil, President & Group CEO of
SIRIM Berhad. Few guest of honour celebrated the farewell for both individuals to thanked their years ofservice and contribution towards their respective industry.

MEETING ON ORGANIZATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION PLAN (OACP) WITH INSTITUTINTEGRITI MALAYSIA
On 25 March 2021, following a special virtual discourse session, the Chief Secretary to the Government
and the Chief Commissioner of the MACC together with all Heads of Services and State paid attention to
the implementation of the Organizational Anti-Corruption Plan and the development and certification of
the Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) in all ministries and agencies. Following this matter, MSI hasorganized a Zoom meeting with En. Harisham from Institut Integriti Malaysia to understand about theprocess of developing an organization’s Anti-corruption Plan (OACP) for MSI.

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MSI BRIDGING GAPSSIRIM BUSINESS GROWTH SEMINAR – MALAYSIA IN COVID: ECONOMIC CHALLENGESAND WAY FORWARD
This seminar was held on 18th March 2021 throughMicrosoft team platform. The objectives of this seminar is:
I. To understand the impact of covid-19 on theeconomy and government mitigation initiatives
II.
To identify opportunities and challenges inmanufacturing sections, and other emerging
sections triggered by covid-19
III.
To understand the challenges faced by the industry
and essential assistance for business continuity andsustainability

INVITATION TO NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS 2021
On 23rd March 2021, a National Conference on Behavioural
Insights 2021 was organised by MPC and participated by
MSI. The opening ceremony was officiated by YBHG. Tan Sri
Mohd Zuki Bin Ali, Chief Secretary to the Government of
Malaysia with the theme: Spearheading Efficient PublicService Delivery. The seminar aims to create awareness,
operate productively to reduce unnecessary burden.
Behavioural Insights touched on empirical findings abouthuman behaviour to make public policy more effective.

DISCOVERING HONG KONG’S STEEL INDUSTRY &ASIA’SINNNOVATIVE
SOLUTIONFORCONSTRUCTION CHALLENGES
On 25th March 2021, Informa Markets was organised theirfirst Webinar series, titled "Discovering Hong Kong's Steel
Industry & Asia's Innovative Solution for Construction
Challenges” which was participated by MSI. The purpose ofthis webinar is to explore Asia's robust steel industry withhighlights on the Hong Kong experience and to get insights
on the industry's latest innovative technologies and uniquesolutions to deal with challenges.

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MSI TRU“PELAKSANAANSISTEM
JAMINANKUALITITUNGGAL TVET: PENDAFTARAN OCCUPATIONAL/
INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND PRACTICES (OISP)DALAM DAFTAR OISP”
This virtual briefing was held on 9th March 2021. The
registration of OISP is an important component in theimplementation of tvet quality assurance system which is
expected to:1) Provide significant and systematic involvement from theindustry in producing trainees and skilled manpower in
Malaysia.
2) Contribute improvement in productivity and quality of products and services.

BENGKELPROFILING
MALAYSIA

KEMAHIRAN

PEKERJA

Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPK) has organized a
Bengkel Profiling Kemahiran Pekerja Malaysia from 23rd-24th
March 2021. Objective of the workshop is to get feedback from
ILB, workers and training provider on database system that will
be developed by JPK. The database aims to identify gap
competency among workers, determine the best-suit training
to reduce the gap and to establish networking among ILB,
training provider and workers.

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12STEEL NEWS1. MALAYSIA AGENCY WARNS OF SCRAP METAL IMPORT CHANGESAn inspection agency based in Malaysia says the nation is ready to require preinspections and to
ban lower grades of scrap.
Brian Taylor
Date: 9 February 2021
Source: https://www.recyclingtoday.com/article/malaysia-scrap-metal-imports-inspections-sirim-

2021
A presentation by a Malaysia-basedcargo inspection and certification
service obtained by the Brussels-based
Bureau of International Recycling (BIR)
paints a picture of a nation preparing toenforce a stricter scrap metal importregimen.
According to Selangor, Malaysia-based
SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd., thatnation’s Ministry of International Tradeand Industry (MITI) could require all
metal scrap export cargoes to Malaysia
to be subject to a preshipment
inspection process.
Washington-based Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) Vice President of Advocacy Adina
Renee Adler tells Recycling Today the Malaysian government was seeking comments on the
proposed legislation through March 9, with ISRI submitting its questions, comments andsuggestions as of that date.
The presentation by SIRIM, which describes itself as being “wholly owned” by Malaysia’s Ministryof Finance, also indicates metal scrap in “crushed form is not allowed for importation.” It is notclear if “crushed” refers to shredded or baled scrap.
The future of baled wire and cable shipments also seems imperiled, as all inspected and approved
nonferrous shipments would have to meet a 94.75 percent metallic content threshold.
Nonferrous traders contacted by Recycling Today have expressed concern about the future
viability of imported scrap into Malaysia if the new regimen is carried out as described by SIRIM.
In the past few years, the country has served as a place where lower grades of scrap can be
upgraded into higher grades or ingots for shipment to China.
One trader says there will be “no need” to ship the same high grades to Malaysia if they can now
be delivered directly to Chinese ports.
Another trader comments, “A number of metal recyclers who moved from South China to
Malaysia may be forced to move yet again.”In the ferrous sector, the Malaysia-based Southeast Asia Iron and Steel Institute (SEASAI) has notissued a reaction to the SIRIM inspection guidelines. Many of SEASAI’s members, however,consume imported ferrous scrap. In 2020 alone, the United States shipped some 1.58 million tonsof ferrous scrap to Malaysia, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

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The organization expressed concern in 2020 about an “influx of proposed investment from China
of up to 50 million metric tons of production capacity” in the region that would put profitability
pressure on scrap-fed electric arc furnace (EAF) producers. Adding difficulties to those EAF
producers’ ability to obtain scrap is unlikely to be viewed favorably.
SIRIM indicates the rules being clarified stem from a government order dating back to 2017. A 23page guideline document issued by SIRIM and posted to the BIR website provides details on howthat order is now intended to be enforced.
SIRIM also says it is the agency through which an inspection process will run, and its presentation
includes a chart listing the cost of inspections, inspector travel expenses and postinspection
certificates.
According to the agency, all ferrous and nonferrous shipments would have to arrive by sea, rather
than traveling across any of the nation’s land borders with Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei or
Singapore (via which it is linked by road transportation causeways).
Sea containers or bulk cargoes would require preinspection by SIRIM or another “accredited
inspection body” and would need to have a Certificate of Approval (CoA). The CoA, says theinspection agency, would require a “bank guarantee” and can only be purchased by companies
in Malaysia that have an “approved manufacturing license from MITI.”In Malaysia, a bank guarantee is defined as “an irrevocable commitment by a bank to pay anagreed sum to the beneficiary in the event that the party requesting to the guarantee fails toperform its obligations or liability to the beneficiary,” according to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia-based
Affin Bank.
Plastic is seen as an unwanted contaminant in ferrous and nonferrous scrap shipments, with
Malaysia’s MITI having set a 0.25 percent threshold on plastic found in scrap metal cargoes. The
tolerance for “electrical and electronic” scrap has been set at zero percent.
Shipments found out of compliance, according to SIRIM, would be returned to the country oforigin. The agency also says funds from the “bank guarantee [tied to the CoA] will be used by
SIRIM astransportation and incidental costs particularly for shipment that will have to be returned to thecountry of origin.”
SIRIM says it is encouraging overseas inspection agencies or companies to apply to become an
accredited foreign inspection body (FIB) by contacting the agency at cserviceqas@sirim.my.

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2. IRON ORE PRICE DIVES ON CHINA POLLUTION CRACKDOWN

Date: 12 March 2021
Source: https://www.mining.com/iron-ore-price-dives-on-china-pollution-crackdown/
Iron ore prices fell on Friday as moves
in China to restrict steel mills’ highlypolluting operations and reduce
production capacity weighed on
sentiment.
According to Fastmarkets MB,
benchmark 62% Fe fines imported into
Northern China (CFR Qingdao) werechanging hands for $165.53 a tonne,
down 4.25% from the previous trade.
The most-traded May iron ore contracton
China’s DalianCommodity
Exchange touched $163.11 a tonne and has fallen 6% this week.
China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment has urged the country’s top steelmaking city ofTangshan to crack down on violators of air quality rules after four mills had failed to implement
production curbs during days of heavy pollution.
FEBRUARY SHIPMENTS HAVE BEEN LOWER THAN JANUARY EXPORTS FOR THE PAST THREE YEARSDUE MAINLY TO SEASONAL WEATHER FACTORS IN AUSTRALIA AND BRAZILThe Tangshan government issued a second-level pollution alert on March 8, urging heavy industrial
companies such as steelmakers and coking plants to cut production accordingly.
The move dampened the market’s optimism about a post-Lunar New Year demand boost
for iron ore in the world’s top steel producer.
“The market vomited $10/tonne in one day as financial investors misdiagnosed the impact ofrecent environmental restrictions on Tangshan steelmaking capacity,” Atilla Widnell, managing
director at Navigate Commodities in Singapore, told Reuters.
He said there is now “greater long-term risk to Chinese iron ore demand given the government
wants to cut steel capacity and move towards scrap-intensive electric arc furnace production.”“Driven by stringent control and some production cuts by the mills, steel markets remained
buoyant due to constrained supply,” ING senior commodity strategist Wenyu Yao told Reuters.
SHIPMENTS
Iron ore shipments by Rio Tinto, BHP, Vale, Fortescue Metals Group and Roy Hill in Australia, alongwith Saldanha port in South Africa, fell 11.2% month on month in February, but were up 3.3% year
on year, according to S&P Global Platts‘ trade flow software, cFlow.
February shipments have been lower than January exports for the past three years due mainly toseasonal weather factors in Australia and Brazil.
Combined exports over January-February of 126.7 million tonnes from the four largest Australianproducers were up 4.2 million tonnes from the same period a year earlier.
Shipments from Vale of 40.3 million tonnes were down 3 million tonnes on the year before, while
South African exports over January-February of 8.6 million tonnes were 1.5 million tonnes lower
than in the same two months of 2020.
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3. STEEL SPREADS ANALYSIS: US-CHINA HRC PRICE DIFFERENCE HITS HISTORIC HIGH
Date: 15 March 2021
Source: https://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/market-insights/latest-news/metals/031521-

steel-spreads-analysis-us-china-hrc-price-difference-hits-historic-high
Melbourne — The price difference between US Midwest hot-rolled coil and China domestic HRC hasreached its highest level since S&P Global Platts started assessing these prices in 2008. The shortage ofavailable spot material in the US saw the HRC price jump $32.50/st day on day to reach $1,299/st March
12, up almost 200% since last August.
In Shanghai, the spot price of Q235 5.5 mm HRC on that day was Yuan 4,950/mt ($761/mt). Planned
production cuts in the northeastern city of Tangshan are likely to support prices further, while overallsentiment remains buoyant.

In the US, would-be buyers are now looking at June before they are able to source coil, therefore US prices
will continue climbing. Given the high prices on offer, the US market is proving to be attractive to sellers
from Japan and South Korea. US steel import license data shows that in February, South Korea was
expected to export 196,000 mt of steel to the US, up 64% from January. Japan's exports rose 85% monthon month to 82,793 mt. Total HRC imports into the US rose 15% on month to 138,460 mt in February,
according to US Department of Commerce data. Japan and South Korea have been lifting their exports to
the US and Europe but have not been particularly active in Asian import markets. Chinese mills and traders
have not been in a hurry to export given the high domestic prices on offer.
CHINA'S STEEL MILL MARGINS GAIN STRENGTH
Chinese steel mill margins have strengthened since the end of the Lunar New Year holidays, largely on
decent finished steel prices, particularly for HRC. As usual, rebar has been more volatile, but is likely to findmore support as the warmer weather allows for a resumption of construction activity.
Seaborne iron ore prices have jumped around since the second week of March, with some sizeable dayon-day differences. But they are still at a very high level. Steel production cuts of up to 50% in Tangshan
for environmental reasons are expected to dent near-term demand for iron ore, while at the same time
support finished steel prices. This will provide some margin relief for mills. However, tighter iron ore
exports out of Australia and Brazil in recent weeks and a shortage of some key medium grade fines
products are likely to keep iron ore prices largely supported. In reality, the environmental restrictions havea marginal impact on overall steel production levels.

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Chinese CFR premium coking coal prices have stayed at around $220/mt since the end of the Lunar New
Year but could see some weakness on the back of coke price cuts and softer demand. This will also help
steel margins.
TURKEY REBAR-SCRAP SPREAD ROBUST - FOR NOW
Scrap prices outside of the US started to soften in the second week of March. In Turkey, the weakening
currency, allied with a dip in demand for rebar, both domestically and overseas, ended a two-week run up
in imported scrap prices.

The Platts scrap-export rebar spread was just under $200/mt on March 12, compared to $162/mt at thestart of 2021. Some mills thought this level would still put pressure on near-term scrap import prices,
particularly if rebar demand doesn't improve. Mills have been selective about procuring cargoes and arebuying US-origin material at lower prices. Turkish HMS scrap imports fell $23/mt week on week to$437/mt CFR on March 12.

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