The decision follows a one-month consultation period, which ended on April 6. Please note that Fastmarkets will increase the publication frequency to weekly from what was originally proposed. This frequency change is in line with feedback received during the proposal phase. This frequency change follows changes in Brazil’s import environment, including the introduction of anti-dumping measures […]

As Brazil implemented protective measures against Chinese flat steel — enforcing anti-dumping duties on cold-rolled coil, coated steel, and pre-painted steel sequentially since early 2026 — China's monthly exports of finished steel to the country declined to their lowest levels since 2024, significantly reducing a market that previously consumed over 400,000 tonnes per month.

Steel markets in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are facing a growing supply crisis for steel and raw materials after the month-long regional conflict paralyzed shipping.

Fastmarkets is clarifying the holiday publication schedule for certain Latin America and Brazil steel prices.

The publication of Fastmarkets’ index for steel reinforcing bar (rebar) export, fob China main port for Tuesday November 19 was delayed due to a reporter error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated.

Fastmarkets has suspended three price assessments, and changed the incoterm for two price assessments that were previously on a cfr Jebel Ali basis, to take effect from March 24, 2026. This follows the escalation of the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran, and consequent disruptions to deliveries in the region. The following prices are […]

In this short episode of Fast Forward, Alex Kershaw, senior analyst for steel, raw materials and ferrous scrap at Fastmarkets, unpacks the recent volatility in global scrap steel markets and what is driving price movements across key regions.

Fastmarkets has decided to discontinue its weekly price assessment for steel reinforcing bar (rebar) domestic, ex-whs Northern China because the price is not a key price benchmark.

Fastmarkets is increasing the frequency of its Brazilian domestic steel price assessments to a biweekly basis to bring them into closer alignment with current trading patterns and market dynamics. Under the change, Fastmarkets would publish these prices twice a month, on the second and fourth Friday of the month, at 2-3 pm New York time. […]

Learn how Mexico's tariff package on imported goods impacts the Latin American steel market in 2026 and beyond.