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East Asia: Vietnam demand slows ahead of holidays as Japan H2 scrap gains w-o-w

Feb 9, 2026

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by

Ramavath Mounika

in Melting Scrap

Vietnam buying cautious ahead of holiday slowdown Japan scrap exports find support from Vietnam amid firm prices Vietnam’s imported ferrous scrap prices remained firm in the first week of February, supported by JPY-led cost pressures, limited Japanese H2 availability, and steady deep-sea offers. However, buying activity stayed cautious ahead of the Lunar New Year, with…