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Japan: H2 scrap export offers fall by JPY 500/t ($3/t) w-o-w on weak demand, higher freight costs

Sep 5, 2025

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by

Adarsh Ramteke

in Melting Scrap

Japan’s H2 scrap prices slip amid weak demand, higher freight Vietnam bids steady; Taiwan mills hold local scrap prices Japan’s H2 scrap export prices edged lower w-o-w, weighed down by moderate demand, currency fluctuations, and subdued trading activity. Freight rates for October shipments were also reported higher, adding further pressure. BigMint’s weekly assessment placed H2…