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Your strategic partner for trusted regional pricing, actionable forecasts and data-driven consulting

Global intelligence, regional focus.

Manage price risk, strengthen contract negotiations and validate your commercial approach for the Middle East with market data and expert knowledge that spans metals, agriculture, forest products and carbon supply chains.

Markets covered:

  • Forecasts across regional base metals and steel — including billet, rebar, OCTG casing, line pipe and scrap flows — backed by GCC, Turkey and UAE demand drivers.
  • Forest pricing and analysis for recovered fibre, OCC, containerboard, packaging and pulp — with new ME recycled containerboard indices coming soon.
  • Agriculture coverage spanning grains, oilseeds, feed markets and protein supply chains, plus Egypt-focused demand and trade flow analysis.
  • Direct access to industry experts who advise on feasibility studies, procurement optimisation, off-take strategies and risk management.

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Middle East: PIX GCC testliner, fluting price indices post modest drops in November

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.

December 17, 2025
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By: Mariam Icar
Steel, Coil, Spiral
Saudi Arabia-Turkey steel scrap correlation sinks in 2025, highlighting local pricing need

Understand the dynamics of Saudi Arabia steel scrap prices with insights on local market conditions and demand fluctuations.

December 10, 2025
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By: Lee Allen
Russia’s Rusal signs MoU with Ethiopia to develop aluminium smelter project

Russian aluminium producer Rusal has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) regarding the development of a large-scale aluminium smelting plant in Ethiopia, EIH said on Friday November 14.

November 20, 2025
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By: Viral Shah
Symbol, Number, Text
MENA region must focus on sustainability, Emirates Steel CEO says: MEIS 2025

Learn how MENA sustainability initiatives are transforming the region’s industries, focusing on efficiency and artificial intelligence.

November 19, 2025
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By: Serife Durmus
Coils of steel lie stacked at the Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe steelworks in Duisburg, Key industry stakeholders are being being consulted on CBAM rules in 2025.
Middle East ‘one step ahead’ in green steel transition, Jindal Steel CEO says: MEIS

Explore the green steel transition in the Middle East and its potential for global steelmaking dominance through sustainable practices.

November 19, 2025
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By: Cem Turken
US Steel Nippon Steel partnership
UAE demand for low-carbon steel rises as regulators tighten standards: AGSI

Learn about the impact of stricter regulations on the steel trade in the UAE and the shift towards Net-Zero Steel.

November 19, 2025
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By: Serife Durmus
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