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Japan 's JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy plans to further cut its aromatics production to a 70pc operating rate next month, prompted by negative margins for paraxylene (PX).
News ID: 7906    Publish Date : 2019/12/11

Japan , a key producer of aluminium semi-finished products, which procures its aluminium through import and secondary recovery produced 67,000 tonnes of secondary aluminium in the month of September, Japan Aluminium Association data shows.
News ID: 7896    Publish Date : 2019/12/10

As per the new price circular released, Japan ’s leading EAF mini-mill - Tokyo Steel has hiked its scrap purchase bids by JPY 500/MT (USD 5) at all of its 5 works, coming days after the last price hike, Japan ese scrap market seems to finally be in the uptrend again. The new prices for all grades shall be effective from tomorrow (19th Nov'19).
News ID: 7656    Publish Date : 2019/11/18

Japan ese leading electric-arc steel manufacturer, Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co Ltd, has announced a roll-over in its steel prices today for the Dec deliveries.
News ID: 7654    Publish Date : 2019/11/18

Japan 's ferrous scrap exports fell marginally in January-September, as increased shipments to south and southeast Asia were unable to offset declines in exports to China and South Korea.
News ID: 7616    Publish Date : 2019/11/29

Japan ese coking coal imports rose in October as the country increased shipments from Australia and Canada despite an increase in spot prices.
News ID: 7583    Publish Date : 2019/11/28

SteelMint learnt from market participants that imported scrap offers to Vietnam have seen a sharp rise in the last couple of weeks, in line with the uptrend at global levels. As offers of Japan ese origin bulk cargoes have also gone up by upto USD 15/MT in the last 2 weeks amid recent rebound, trades have remained rather slow.
News ID: 7340    Publish Date : 2019/11/04

After discussions with automakers, including the firms in Japan , the United States may not levy tariffs later this month on imported automobiles from the European Union and elsewhere, said Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross.
News ID: 7125    Publish Date : 2019/11/04

Japan 's naphtha imports in September fell from a year earlier, pressured by weaker demand from the country's ethylene producers.
News ID: 7025    Publish Date : 2019/10/30

Indian Ferro Chrome Prices have been under pressure for a long duration, however, despite low demand and thin trading activity, the prices skyrocketed in the domestic market in line with increased Chrome Ore Prices in the recent auctions. Meanwhile, most of the producers are out of material to supply and thus, the supply situation for both the raw material and Ferro Chrome are tight.
News ID: 6695    Publish Date : 2019/10/03

Saudi Arabia lost its position as the largest crude oil supplier to Japan in August as relatively expensive heavy-end crude grades prompted refiners to seek lighter Abu Dhabi crudes during the trading cycle.
News ID: 6550    Publish Date : 2019/10/01

As per new price circular released, Japan ’s leading EAF mini-mill - Tokyo Steel has lowered its scrap purchase price by JPY 500/MT (USD 5) at its Utsunomiya plant in Kanto region, while the prices at its other 4 plants remain unchanged. This being the 2nd price cut by the company in Sep’19, the domestic scrap market in Japan continues its sharp downtrend, while the new prices for all grades shall be effective from today (13th Sept'19).
News ID: 6460    Publish Date : 2019/09/12

‘Kanto Tetsugen’- Japan ’s monthly ferrous scrap export tender for Sep’19 was concluded today (11th Sep’19) in the Kanto region. Total of 22,100 MT of H2 scrap was awarded at an average of JPY 24,849 /MT (USD 230), FAS, as compared to JPY 27,714/MT in Aug 2019, witnessing a sharp fall of JPY 2865/MT (USD 27) on a monthly basis, SteelMint learned from market sources.
News ID: 6455    Publish Date : 2019/09/11

As per new price circular released, Japan ’s leading EAF mini-mill - Tokyo Steel has again lowered its scrap purchase price by JPY 500/MT (USD 5) at 4 out of its 5 plants today, except for Kyushu works. This comes as the 3rd price lowering by the company this month, while the new prices for all grades shall be effective from tomorrow (11th Sep’19)
News ID: 6446    Publish Date : 2019/09/10

As per new price circular released, Japan ’s leading EAF mini-mill - Tokyo Steel has lowered its scrap purchase price by JPY 500/MT (USD 5) at all 5 of its plants today. This comes as the 2nd price lowering by the company in a week, while the new prices for all grades shall be effective from today (6th Sept'19).
News ID: 6413    Publish Date : 2019/09/06

South Korea is focusing on petrochemical investments to support its export-reliant economy, which has been hit by a trade war with Japan .
News ID: 6119    Publish Date : 2019/08/22

The Japan -South Korea trade dispute has halted spot sales of Japan ese ferrous scrap to South Korea over risks from new radiation checks. Japan ese sellers are weighing alternate markets for around 2mn t of scrap in the second half of 2019.
News ID: 6082    Publish Date : 2019/08/22

Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co. Ltd- Japan ’s leading electric-arc furnace announced finished steel prices for September deliveries today. The company has rolled-over prices again for Sep deliveries amid higher inventory level, and lower domestic demand. Meanwhile weaker overseas demand also kept Tokyo steel prices stable for Sep deliveries.
News ID: 6069    Publish Date : 2019/08/20

In a recent policy transition observed in ferrous scrap industry, the South Korean customs service department has increased their inspections on imported ferrous scrap from Japan , the largest scrap supplier to the country.
News ID: 5966    Publish Date : 2019/08/16

Discussions over imposing additional safeguard duties on steel imports are at an advanced stage at India's Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), the government body in charge of recommending safeguard duties.
News ID: 5944    Publish Date : 2019/08/15