Chatarra
Argus ofrece una cobertura completa y detallada de los mercados mundiales de chatarra de materiales ferrosos y chatarra de no ferrosos, con más de 1000 precios evaluados por una red mundial de expertos altamente cualificados.
La fortaleza de Argus radica en nuestra capacidad de crear metodologías adecuadas para la dinámica comercial de un mercado al contado específico y de proporcionar mecanismos para valorar las aleaciones de chatarra.
Los participantes de la industria de la chatarra confían en nuestros amplios datos de precios para actuar como un mecanismo independiente de liquidación de contratos, y utilizan nuestras poderosas herramientas, como Argus Alloy Calculator, para estimar el valor intrínseco de las aleaciones de alta ingeniería.
Cobertura de ferrosos
Argus ofrece una visión regional completa de los mercados al contado más activos para chatarra de ferroso en regiones de todo el mundo. Cada precio está disponible para su comparación directa en multiples mercados, con conversiones de divisas y unidades de medida disponibles para estandarizar los gráficos y facilitar la detección de condiciones comerciales favorables.
Distinguidos por el distribudor fob o por los términos de de entrega al consumidor, todos los precios están alineados con las especificaciones comunes de la industria para esa región. Explore la lista completa de precios y especificaciones de la chatarra, incluyendo la duración del historial disponible en la plataforma Argus Metals para las calidades evaluadas.
- Paquetes
- Chatarra busheling
- Fundición/especialidad
- Fundido pesado
- Restos de torneado de taller de máquinas
- Placa y estructural
- Chatarra triturada
- Acero para herramientas
- Acero inoxidable y superaleaciones
- Alloy Calculator, donde el valor actual de cualquier aleación se puede calcular mediante una fórmula de valor intrínseco en ausencia de liquidez suficiente para producir una evaluación adecuada
Cobertura no ferrosa
Argus ofrece la gama completa de cobertura no ferrosa desde evaluaciones del precio de la chatarra en productos UBC, Zorba, taint, tweak y twitch, así como datos de intercambio (los precios de LME y Comex con retraso de 30 minutos son estándar con los productos Argus) y primas de metales base globales. Explore la lista completa de precios de la chatarra en cada categoría no ferrosa y visite la página de datos de intercambio para comprender el valor único que aporta Argus a través de su análisis de precios de intercambio globales.
- Precios de aluminio
- Precios de aleaciones de aluminio
- Precios de latón/bronce
- Precios de cobre
- Precios de plomo
- Precios de níquel
- Acero inoxidable y aleaciones
- Precios de zinc
- Alloy Calculator, que incluye más de 200 aleaciones comunes predefinidas
- Intercambio de datos
Aspectos destacados de la cobertura norteamericana
La cobertura de Argus del mercado de chatarra norteamericano se centra en los patrones de negociación del mercado al contado dentro de las ubicaciones comerciales nacionales regionales más activas, así como en las transacciones de exportación. Toda la cadena de valor está representada en el conjunto de evaluaciones de chatarra de Argus, desde la colecta en el campo hasta la entrega y los precios de consumo:
- 8 ubicaciones de precios de chatarra contenedores
- 14 ubicaciones de precios de chatarra de compra de consumidores, incluidos EE. UU. y Canadá
- 8 ubicaciones de precios de compra de chatarra de exportación
- 4 concesionarios que venden ubicaciones de precios de chatarra
- 139 precios regionales de recogida de chatarra de no ferrosos en EE. UU. y Canadá
- Grados primarios y obsoletos de las evaluaciones del precio de la chatarra
- Grados de molinos y fundiciones de las evaluaciones del precio de la chatarra: Precios del titanio, el acero inoxidable y la aleación de chatarra
- Evaluaciones medias ponderadas de chatarra busheling y desmenuzadas del sur de EE. UU.
Aspectos destacados de la cobertura europea
Argus Scrap Markets proporciona contexto e inteligencia a los mercados europeos de chatarra para ayudar a los laminadores de acero, proveedores de chatarra, compradores y fabricantes industriales a comprender mejor los mercados en los que operan. Argus produce más de 50 evaluaciones de precios de la chatarra europea, entre las que se incluyen:
- Precios de chatarra ferrosos doméstica alemana
- Precios de chatarra ferrosos doméstica española
- Precios de chatarra importada española
- Precios de chatarra ferrosos doméstica del Reino Unido
- Rusia, incluyendo San Petersburgo, precio en muelle
Aspectos destacados de la cobertura asiática
Argus lleva los precios asiáticos de chatarra de una variedad de mercados maduros generadores de chatarra y proporciona un análisis profundo de las operaciones en aguas profundas y las operaciones en aguas cortas. Argus cubre todo el alcance de la actividad de compra de acerías para la producción en hornos eléctricos de arco, incluyendo los aceros inoxidables y de ingeniería, en reconocimiento a la naturaleza global de muchas materias primas del acero compradas por acerías en todo el mundo:
- Taiwán importó precios de chatarra de ferroso
- India importó precios de chatarra de ferroso
- Pakistán importó precios de chatarra de ferroso
- Bangladesh importó precios de chatarra de ferroso
- China, Corea del Sur, Taiwán y Japón importaron precios de chatarra de aluminio
- China, Corea del Sur, Taiwán y Japón importaron precios de chatarra de cobre
Argus tiene una variedad de precios de chatarra globales en cada uno de sus tres productos principales: mercados de chatarra de Argus, mercados ferrosos de Argus y mercados no ferrosos de Argus. Para descubrir la combinación de productos que proporcionará la cobertura más completa para satisfacer las necesidades de su empresa, póngase en contacto con nosotros para solicitar una asesoría. Puede encontrar información sobre las opciones de suscripción de Argus aquí.
Últimas noticias del mercado
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Q&A: Aço Brasil to ask for steel tariff adjustment
Q&A: Aço Brasil to ask for steel tariff adjustment
Sao Paulo, 24 October (Argus) — Little has changed in the Brazilian steel market after nearly four months of a new tariff system intended to curb the increase of imported products. January-September imports rose by 24pc from the same period a year ago, totaling 4.6mn metric tonnes (t), surpassing what was expected for the full year. The tariffs, hailed by some market participants as missing the mark , was followed by other government measures, such as temporary antidumping measures and antidumping reviews. Industry group Aço Brasil's executive president Marco Polo de Mello Lopes spoke to Argus about the recent measures taken by the Brazilian government. This interview has been translated from Portuguese and edited for clarity. The government's June decision imposed a quota system for importers, along with a tariff increase. How does Aço Brasil see that decision's effects now? We are only four months into the tariff quota system. We have been following everything with a very large magnifying glass and we have some concerns. The tariff quota system has not brought the expected reduction [to import volumes], though it is too early to reach a conclusion. But it brought a change in the trend of what had been happening. At the beginning of the year there was an increase in products in general, but when you check June, July, August and September, you see that imports are decreasing every month. As we had a very high first half, we did not reach what was expected in terms of imports. So far, we see that we have not achieved the reduction objective, but we have achieved the objective of stopping the escalation in relation to these imports. What are Aço Brasil's main concerns with the June policy? It was identified that there was an increase in imports from Egypt and Peru. Egypt has a preferential agreement in relation to what would be a Mercosur-Egypt agreement. We are already evaluating to see what to do specifically regarding the fact that imports are increasing using the trade agreement umbrella. Another area of great concern is the excessive volume of imports that are entering through Manaus [the capital of northern Amazonas state]. It is strange that imports have increased without corresponding [demand] growth [at] the industrial park in Manaus. We continue monitoring to hold new meetings with the government. Brazil's executive management committee of the chamber of foreign trade (Gecex) last week ruled on the tariff increase for some steel products regardless of the import volume, unlike the first decision by the committee earlier this year. What is Aço Brasil's view on that decision? We understand that it is positive — it means there is recognition from the government that there are predatory imports that cause great concern in the sector. It couldn't have been any other way. So [we see it as a] very positive [measure]. The claim that had been made since the beginning was a 25pc [tariff hike]. It was always 25pc because it is what the world has been practicing. If the government approves it, it is within what was expected. What are the next steps for Aço Brasil to improve the situation for Brazilian steelmakers? We will certainly make requests to change the system. We are going to make some kind of movement, but it cannot be done now because there is already an [established] system. Imagine if companies that invested and spent energy and obtained a quota then had the government saying that they no longer have a quota, and could not challenge the decision in the courts. Any changes that may be made must be made following the renewal process of the current system, which would be in June 2025. By Carolina Pulice Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2024. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Boeing workers reject labor deal, extend strike
Boeing workers reject labor deal, extend strike
Houston, 24 October (Argus) — Striking Boeing employees spurned a tentative labor deal struck between the aircraft maker and union leadership, continuing a costly work stoppage that has halted production of the company's flagship 737 MAX aircraft, along with its 767 and 777 widebody programs. Up to 64pc of factory workers backed by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) on Wednesday voted to reject the company's offer, which promised a 35pc general wage increase spread over four years and increased company retirement account contributions. That pay raise, while an improvement over Boeing's first offer of 25pc, ultimately fell short of the 40pc increase sought by workers. Another sticking point centered around the return of employees' pension plans, which was not included in the latest proposal. Boeing had no comment on the vote's outcome. Ending the strike has been the priority of new Boeing chief executive Kelly Ortberg, who assumed the leadership position in August. The five-week work stoppage likely has cost the company $4.5bn based on the latest estimates from Anderson Economic Group and has forced Boeing to delay its goal of increasing 737 MAX build rates to 38/month by the end of the year. The company reported a third quarter loss of $6.2bn on revenues of $17.8bn. The strike's continuance also will exacerbate slowdowns within Boeing's supply chain, which "it turned off in many cases" because of the labor action. The company confirmed it had stopped shipments from certain suppliers, effectively shutting them down and forcing some to announce furloughs — including at its shipset supplier Spirit Aerosystems . Boeing is keeping other suppliers running "hot," either because the company felt some were behind on shipments or because risks were too great to shut them down. That latter group likely includes titanium melters, whom Boeing wants to keep operating at high levels to meet demand requirements for when the aerospace manufacturer increases ramp rates starting in 2025. Still, several market participants within the titanium value chain have expressed concerns to Argus that an extended strike could disrupt future scrap generation in the US, saying there remains enough inventoried material in the pipeline to cover near-term demand. It remains to be seen when negotiations between Boeing and union leadership will resume. The most recent round of talks were mediated by Julie Su, the acting secretary of the US Labor Department. By Alex Nicoll Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2024. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Anglo American 3Q iron ore output up, met coal down
Anglo American 3Q iron ore output up, met coal down
London, 24 October (Argus) — UK-South African mining firm Anglo American boosted iron ore production on the quarter and year in July-September, driven by record output from Brazil's Minas-Rio facility. But coking coal output was down after a fire at Australia's 5mn t/yr Grosvenor mine in late June. Anglo American's 2024 iron ore production guidance is unchanged at 58mn-62mn t. Overall Anglo American iron ore output increased by 2pc on the year, as an 11pc rise at Minas-Rio offset a 3pc decline at South Africa's Kumba site. The drop at Kumba was attributed to a change in a third party's logistical capacity. Realised prices were 3pc below the market benchmark at Minas-Rio, which the firm attributes to a large volume of sales being priced on a provisional basis. Iron ore from Kumba averaged a 64pc Fe content and priced 4pc above a 62pc Fe fines benchmark. Anglo American's 2024 coking coal production guidance remains 14mn-15.5m t, after July's downward adjustment . Third-quarter output was down by 6pc on the year, at 4.1mn t, after the fire at Grosvenor in June . Third-quarter production at other sites rose by 3pc on the year. January-September output was 8pc up on the year, at 11.2mn t. Coking coal sales fell by 7pc to 4mn t following the drop in production. Pricing was comparable to index levels at $253/t, the company said, an improvement from the 93pc year-to-date price realisation. Damage at Grosvenor was less severe than expected, Anglo American said, and the firm aims to sign an agreement covering the sale of its coking coal assets in the next few months. Australian coal producer New Hope , Chinese-owned Australian producer Yancoal and Australia's M Resources are among those interested in Anglo American's five Queensland coking coal mines. By Austin Barnes Anglo American Q3 2024 results Q3 2024 Q2 2024 ±% Q2 2024 Q3 2023 ±% Q3 2023 Iron ore output Total 15.7 15.6 1.0 15.4 1.0 Kumba 9.5 9.2 3.0 9.2 -2.0 Minas-Rio 6.3 6.4 -2.0 5.6 5.0 Iron ore sales Total 15.2 16.5 -8.0 14.7 -1.0 Kumba 8.8 9.7 -9.0 8.9 -2.0 Minas-Rio 6.4 6.4 -7.0 5.9 3.0 Anglo American Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2024. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Outlook unclear at key steel coil event
Outlook unclear at key steel coil event
Hanover, 24 October (Argus) — Sentiment was mixed at a flat-steel focused event in Hannover, Germany, this week. Mills' offers coalesced around €600/t ex-works north Europe for hot-rolled coil, as they tried to reverse recent months' deepening losses. One lower-cost producer told Argus it had been losing €40-50/t on commodity-grade sales. Prices are unsustainably low and have to increase, executives said. Mills were working to underpin the market, as difficult talks with the automotive supply chain over 2025 accords continued. While automakers were pushing for large reductions, aiming to take their contract prices closer to spot, mill and service centre sources said the material that automakers take from domestic producers — especially when considering the service they receive — is far removed from the commodity grades that compete with imports. Automakers often postpone or cancel cargoes in a difficult market — one factor contributing to the limp demand currently confronting steelmakers. Some service centres noted that they do not have the same luxury. Mills pointed to retroactive duties on imports from Egypt, India, Japan and Vietnam as one supportive factor for prices. Definitive duties will probably be backdated to January, Argus understands. A general reduction in imports will also provide a more captive market for domestic mills, and there was widespread expectation that more measures will be implemented by the European Commission. With mills having secured their free carbon emissions allowances by continuing to produce through a period of weak demand, they will probably cut output early in 2025. One large mill will idle a blast furnace in France from April, but this is for maintenance. No other cuts were reported at the event, although German sources note that one German mill will close a hot-rolling line after refurbishing another. Demand remained the key headwind for producers and service centres alike. Service centres reported losing hot-rolled sheet business close to €620/t ex-works in Germany, and there was increasing speculation over the health of some automotive-facing businesses, especially those that have seen volumes dwindle quicker than the market average. Weak demand has enabled buyers with index-linked contracts to secure increased tonnages at more favourable rates for 2025 — either through higher discounts and rebates or lower freight rates. Some mill-owned distributors are at risk of closure, with some in Germany working just one shift a day, sources at the event said. By Colin Richardson Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2024. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
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