The publication of the affected price was delayed for 2 hours and 5 minutes. The following price was affected: MB-STE-0940 Steel billet, import, cfr Saudi Arabia, $/tonne This price is part of the Fastmarkets steel physical prices package. For more information or to provide feedback on the delayed publication of this price or if you would […]

The latest GCC containerboard market trends show slight price declines and muted demand across Saudi Arabia and the UAE, with cashflow pressures, rising production costs, and growing local competition shaping January’s performance.

The publication of Fastmarkets’ MB-STE-0909 Saudi Arabia rebar price assessment for Monday February 2 was delayed because of an error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated. The publication of the affected price was delayed for 1 hour and 45 minutes. The following assessment was published late: MB-STE-0909 Steel reinforcing bar (rebar), domestic, delivered Saudi Arabia This […]

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Middle East containerboard prices trended downward in December, with both testliner and fluting indices in the Gulf Cooperation Council region posting slight decreases. Market sentiment was shaped by lower demand, tighter recovered paper supply, and rising transportation costs, as regional producers and buyers looked ahead to anticipated shifts in early 2026.

Fastmarkets initially consulted on location of delivery, exact sizing and impurities of materials and payment terms following feedback that these parameters should be narrowed. But feedback from some market participants has been incomplete during the consultation period, requiring greater time to achieve clarity on these points. Furthermore, since the consultation launched, the UAE has announced a reverse […]

Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated. The following prices were published with a delay of 1 day: MB-STE-0105 Steel hot-rolled coil import, cfr main port Turkey, $/tonne MB-STE-0106 Steel cold-rolled coil import, cfr main port Turkey, $/tonneMB-STE-0107 Steel hot-rolled coil export, fob main port Turkey, $/tonneMB-STE-0108 Steel hot-rolled coil domestic, exw Turkey, $/tonneMB-STE-0109 Steel cold-rolled coil domestic, exw Turkey, $/tonneMB-STE-0110 Steel hot-dipped […]

As the year draws to a close, GCC mills are strategically trimming containerboard inventories, anticipating a swift rebound in demand following New Year celebrations and the onset of Ramadan preparations.