International steel prices rise sharply over high input costs

US HRC and plate prices rise sharply, EU prices stronger.

European HRC – Southern European up $7.

Chinese exports to Europe – HRC prices rise by $5.

USA HRC – prices increased sharply, up $49.

Plate –US prices up $39.

Rebar – Southern European prices rise by €11 ($17.6).

Scrap – US prices increased $8.