Tag: Weekly round-up: Chinese and Southeast Asian billet trade slows amid holidays; Iran continues export tenders

Russian mills keep prices firm amid limited sales pressure Strong rebar sales lift UAE billet demand, but supply tight Major billet markets remained largely stable in the week ended 20 February 2026, with trading activity slowing across Asia, the Black Sea, and the Middle East due to the Lunar New Year holidays, Ramadan-related demand softness,…