Japan: Ferrous scrap prices stable in Nagoya region

Ferrous scrap prices in Nagoya remained unchanged, with H2 grades priced at JPY 36,000-37,000/t. The market is quiet due to a limited number of port sources engaging in export business, attributed to cheaper Chinese billets in Asia. Strong crude steel production, mainly from special steel electric furnaces, contrasts with sluggish non-automotive production.