Tag: regional steel demand slowdown

East Asian ferrous scrap imports show mixed trends across key geographies in 9MCY’25

Nov 22, 2025

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by

Ramavath Mounika

in Melting Scrap

Strong steel demand, high EAF scrap usage boost Vietnam’s imports Weak construction activity weighs on South Korea’s scrap intake East Asian ferrous scrap imports showed mixed trends across regions in 9MCY’25, with Vietnam seeing a sharp surge, while Taiwan recorded a steep decline due to weak steel demand, high inventories, and cheaper alternatives. South Korea’s…