Neue EU-Antidumping-Untersuchung zu HRC-Importen?-Das ist Metal

Neue EU-Antidumping-Untersuchung zu HRC-Importen?

Neue EU-Antidumping-Untersuchung zu HRC-Importen?

Jüngste Berichte deuten darauf hin, dass die Europäische Kommission möglicherweise bald Antidumpinguntersuchungen für warmgewalzte Coils aus Kohlenstoffstahl einleitet (HRC) imports from Egypt, Japan, Indien, and Vietnam. These proceedings could start as early as August, with some sources indicating that the affected countries have already been notified.

Is the EU Commission’s Economic Protectionism Misguided?

This potential action targets nearly 50% of European HRC imports and could be seen as another round of the EU Commission’s economic protectionism. Such measures have previously overlooked findings from the EU Safeguard investigation, which highlighted a severe steel shortage in Europe. The needs of the steel processing industry and small to medium-sized enterprises are often sidelined in favor of the demands of EU steel manufacturers.

Rumors suggest that the current proceedings against HRC imports from these countries are driven by similar motivations as the last EU anti-circumvention actions against stainless steel.

Opinion: LME Must Adjust Nickel Stock Reporting

As the London Metal Exchange (LME) prepares to release its latest Country of Origin Stocks report, concerns have been raised regarding the accuracy of nickel stock listings, particularly those originating from Russia.

Are Nickel Stocks Artificially High?

For several months, Russian nickel has faced sanctions from Western countries, making it effectively non-tradable. Trotz dieses, Russian nickel stocks remain listed on the LME, impacting the perceived availability and pricing of this crucial raw material. Etwa 20-22% of LME’s nickel stocks are of Russian origin, representing a significant portion.

Time for Inventory Corrections

Angesichts des Anstiegs der Nickelvorräte und der anhaltenden Sanktionen ist eine baldige Aufhebung unwahrscheinlich, Es ist an der Zeit, dass die LME ihre Aktienberichterstattung überarbeitet. Der bevorstehende Herkunftslandbericht bietet der LME die Gelegenheit, Transparenz zu demonstrieren und dieses Problem anzugehen.