Iran: Limited supply pushes billet, rebar prices higher; sanction threat looms

  • Iran’s billet prices rose by 8,000 rial/kg to 341,500 rial/kg on 1 Sep’25, while rebar gained 5,000 rial/kg to 385,000 rial/kg.
  • Demand was weak, but limited supply and high production costs pushed up prices.
  • Steel exports may pick up in the short term, but if new sanctions are imposed within 30 days, the market could slide into recession.