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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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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
Irregular publishing of PIX price indices in December 2025, January 2026

Due to a public holiday in Finland on Friday December 26, the PIX Pulp China indices will be published on Tuesday December 30 at 11:00 CET and then as normal on Friday January 2 at 9:00 CET.

November 18, 2025
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By: Fastmarkets pricing team
Middle East: PIX GCC testliner and fluting price indices drop on increased competition in October

Discover how testliner and fluting prices are changing in the GCC due to increased competition and market shifts.

November 11, 2025
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By: Mariam Icar
Steel, City
Five key topics driving the agenda at Fastmarkets’ Middle East Iron and Steel 2025 Conference

Discover how the Middle East Iron and Steel Conference 2025 addresses industry challenges, trade flows, and resource technologies.

November 4, 2025
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By: Marina Shulga
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