In August 2025, hot-rolled coil (HRC) prices exhibited divergent trends across key regions:
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Europe: Prices rose 1.9–6.5%, depending on the market—Western Europe saw offers at €570/t ex-works (+4.6%), while Southern Europe imports reached €495/t CIF (+6.5%), driven by expectations around CBAM implementation and new trade measures
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USA: Prices fell amid weak demand and oversupply.
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China: Prices remained stable with minor declines due to high inventories and sluggish exports.
The disparities reflect varied regional dynamics, with Europe reacting to regulatory anticipation and others influenced by market fundamentals
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