Tag: Global billet markets diverge amid weaker Asian demand

Global billet markets show mixed trends as Asian prices ease amid CIS supply constraints and Middle East logistics risks

Oct 3, 2026

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by

Ramavath Mounika

in Billet, Semi Finished

CIS supply tightens as Middle East freight costs rise China billet prices ease as Golden Week curbs buying activity Global billet markets remained mixed during the week ended 3 October. Asian prices edged lower amid subdued demand and China’s upcoming Golden Week holidays, while tight Black Sea supply and logistics disruptions influenced CIS markets. In…