Chatarra
Descubra el potencial de la chatarra de no ferrosos y ferrosos con evaluaciones del precio diarias y noticias líderes del mercado
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.
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Traders offer CBAM paid import at discount to NW EU HRC
Traders offer CBAM paid import at discount to NW EU HRC
London, 18 December (Argus) — Some traders are starting to offer imported hot-rolled coil at varying discounts to Argus ' benchmark north EU HRC index inclusive of the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), suggesting they do not believe they will have to pay default values for the material. One trader was this week offering Indian HRC at a discount of €10/t to the monthly average of the Argus index for May 2026. Indian fixed-price cfr offers are around €470/t, while April is currently trading around €665/t on the CME Group's north EU HRC contract, for which Argus ' index is the cash-settlement basis. This suggests the trader believes it will not have to pay default values for the material; India's default value of 4.7t and the relevant benchmark of 1.37 would imply a CBAM cost of almost €270/t and an all-in cost of €740/t, assuming a carbon price of €80/t. Another trader reportedly offered Indonesian material at a steeper discount to the index for April arrival. Indonesia's default value of over 9t, against the benchmark of 1.37/t, would imply a carbon cost alone of over €617/t, suggesting it also assumes it will not pay the default value. The mill in question has informed market participants its direct emissions intensity is around 1.2t. The offers suggest, unsurprisingly, traders expect CBAM costs to be factored into the domestic market price, as reflected by Argus ' index. They also suggest traders believe domestic material will retain a premium to imports: at a recent Eurometal conference in Dusseldorf, some buyers suggested domestic material from one or two mills may in effect become the marginal tonne, as CBAM increases import costs. Increased complexity in importing — predominantly driven by CBAM and revisions to the EU safeguard — is steadily pushing the market towards buying on delivered duty paid terms, meaning buyers run no duty risk. This is typically being absorbed by traders. Most ddp offers have risen in recent weeks, in response to a flurry of leaked CBAM documents. Traders had been offering around €570/t ddp a few weeks back, but these offers have now mainly climbed to €600-620t ddp, reflecting more prohibitive default values and an expectation that prices will rise in the first quarter, enabling traders to book more profit. There was an offer reported yesterday at €585/t ddp Antwerp from Asia for April-May. The origin of the material was unclear, but some said it was from Vietnam. The rise in ddp offer volumes and prices has led to an increase in trading on the CME Group's north EU HRC contract in the last week or two. A 15,000t deal traded on 16 December for the fourth quarter of 2026 at €684/t, which derivatives traders said was likely an attractive buying price. Over the first three days of this week, around 36,700t traded on the CME contract, compared with just over 41,000t the whole of last week and 11,260t the preceding week. By Colin Richardson Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2025. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
CBAM verification to redefine Italian HRC pricing
CBAM verification to redefine Italian HRC pricing
London, 17 December (Argus) — Italian hot-rolled coil (HRC) prices could find stronger support in 2026 as the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) moves into its financial phase and safeguard quotas tighten, raising the cost and complexity of third-country supply. Default values under CBAM underscore the need for suppliers to have their emissions data verified, and perceptions of compliance and trustworthiness could reshape import flows in the year ahead. A modest recovery in real steel consumption could add to the upward pressure, even as buyers remain cautious after four years of contraction. European steel association Eurofer forecasts EU real steel consumption will rise by 1.1pc in 2026, following declines of 4.2pc in 2024 and an expected 2.1pc this year, weighed down by weak automotive demand. The improvement coincides with stricter import regulation: CBAM charges will vary by origin, and quota management will become critical, as volumes drop. The origin of import material is likely to only grow in importance for purchasing decision-making. Argus currently publishes seven HRC origin differentials to its cif Italy HRC assessment. Low-CBAM, short-haul origins could tighten spreads to domestic offers, while higher-CBAM volumes will need deeper discounts to remain competitive, which would be exacerbated by expectations of pro-rated safeguard duties once the post-safeguard mechanism enters into effect. Beyond carbon intensity and quota considerations, the ability of suppliers to demonstrate verified CBAM compliance could become a decisive factor in purchasing decisions. Mills perceived as lacking robust internal processes for emissions reporting may face reduced buyer confidence, while those with transparent systems could command a premium. In a market where regulatory risk is rising, trustworthiness and preparedness are emerging as value drivers, influencing origin differentials and potentially narrowing the gap between suppliers perceived as compliant and domestic offers. Domestic Italian mills, by contrast, are positioned to hold premiums over 2025 average prices as imports lose some of their cost advantage, and as volumes are likely to be cut. The Argus Italian HRC ex-works assessment has averaged €583.71/t so far in 2025, down from €620.13/t in 2024, while cif Italy has averaged €530.39/t against €578.47/t a year earlier. Lower averages reflected subdued demand and steady import arrivals through to mid-year, when ample offers from Indonesia, India and Turkey, combined with a firm US dollar, pulled cif Italy lower and forced mills to discount. Domestic HRC values slid into the summer on thin buying and cheaper imports, hitting a low monthly average of €535.75/t in July. Prices rebounded sharply in October to average €608.75/t ex-works as expectations of tighter import rules and CBAM-linked costs lifted sentiment, even as downstream demand stayed muted. With carbon intensity and quotas shaping trade flows, Italian HRC in 2026 could trade higher than in 2025: not on demand strength alone, but on the rising premium for certainty in a more regulated import landscape. By Lora Stoyanova Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2025. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Australia coal, Fe prices to fall; LNG up: Treasury
Australia coal, Fe prices to fall; LNG up: Treasury
Sydney, 17 December (Argus) — Australian iron ore, coking coal, and thermal coal prices are expected to decline by the end of December 2026, while LNG prices may rise from current levels, according to Treasury forecasts released on 17 December. Australian commodity prices are expected to return to long-run fundamental levels, Treasury said in its Mid-Year Fiscal and Economic Outlook for the 2025-26 financial year ending 30 June. Thermal Coal Australia's thermal coal prices have been supported by ex-China demand since Treasury released its July 2025-June 2026 budget on 25 March, Treasury said. But it does not expect this trend to continue. Treasury forecasts Australian thermal coal spot prices will fall to $70/t on a fob basis by the end of December 2026, down from current levels. Argus ' Australian NAR 6,000 kcal/kg fob Newcastle price was last assessed at $108.46/t on 16 December, up from $95.62/t on 25 March. Australian thermal coal exports to China fell 11pc on the year in January-October ( see table ), while shipments to Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and Malaysia rose, data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show. Steelmaking Inputs Chinese economic policy support has lifted iron ore and metallurgical coal prices since March, Treasury said. But it expects Australian iron ore and coking coal spot prices to fall to $60/t and $140/t fob, respectively, by the end of 2026. Argus ' metallurgical coal premium hard low-volatile fob Australia price was last assessed at $215.10/t on 16 December, while its iron ore fines 61pc Fe (ICX) fob Australia netback price was last assessed at $90.55/t. Treasury also expects mining investment to remain unchanged over the next two years, largely because of the iron ore and coking coal sectors. Iron ore producers may invest in projects to maintain production, but coking coal producers are expected to run down their capital stock, Treasury said. Producers are looking to sell or finance around six Queensland coking coal mines, a market participant told Argus on 2 December. Petroleum LNG prices have declined since March because of China's shift toward non-Australian gas, Treasury said. Australian LNG spot prices are expected to reach $10/mm Btu by the end of December 2026, according to Treasury forecasts. Argus ' Gladstone fob price — an LNG netback indicator — was last assessed at $9.01/mm Btu on 16 December, down from $12.90/mm Btu on 25 March. China plans to prioritise pipeline and domestic gas over LNG imports in the coming years, PetroChina International's global head of LNG Yaoyu Zhang said on 4 December. Treasury also expects global oil prices to hover around $66/bl over the next four years, down from its March estimate of $81/bl. Australia's government will raise less revenue from its petroleum resource rent tax than previously expected because of the downgrade, the agency added. The tax is forecast to generate A$1.5bn in 2025-26, down from the earlier estimate of A$1.95bn. By Avinash Govind Treasury Commodity Forecasts (Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook) $ Commodity Argus Price (most recent)* Forecasted Price* Change (%) Coking Coal 215.1/t 140/t -35.0 Thermal Coal 95.62/t 70/t -26.8 Iron Ore 90.55/t 60/t -33.7 LNG 9.01/mm Btu 10/mm Btu 11.0 * Argus' Australian NAR 6,000 kcal/kg fob Newcastle; metallurgical coal premium hard low-volatile fob Australia; Argus' Gladstone fob; Iron ore fines 61pc Fe (ICX) fob Australia netback * fob Australia basis, at end of December 2026 Argus, Commonwealth of Australia Australian thermal coal exports mn t Market Jan - Oct '25 Jan - Oct '24 YTD Change (%) China 53 60 -11 India 2.9 3.4 -16 Japan 59 59 0.5 South Korea 11 9.7 12 Vietnam 13 9.6 37 Malaysia 5.9 5.4 11 Australian Bureau of Statistics Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2025. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Brazil steel output may fall in 2026: Aco Brasil
Brazil steel output may fall in 2026: Aco Brasil
Sao Paulo, 16 December (Argus) — Brazilian steel output may drop in 2026 as lower-priced imports keep pressure on the domestic market, industry chamber Aco Brasil said. The country's steel output will fall to 32.4mn metric tonnes(t) in 2026, down by 2.2pc from a year earlier, driven by a 10pc climb in imports to 6.6mn t in the period. These figures exclude the effects of anti-dumping duties expected to take effect in the first half of the year, Aco Brasil said. "Our mills are operating at a 66pc capacity rate because of predatory imports, but we should be at around 80–85pc output capacity", Aco's executive president Marco Polo de Mello Lopes said in a press conference on 16 December. Imports will also weigh on domestic sales, with shipments expected to decline to 20.8mn t next year, down by 1.7pc from 2025, the association said. Imports are expected to reach a record 6.6mn t, up by 3.9pc from the previous all-time high of 6.4mn t projected for 2025, Aco Brasil said. Apparent consumption, the sum of production and imports minus exports, will increase by 1pc on the year to 27mn t in 2026, mainly driven by rising import levels. Revised 2025 projections The chamber has cut its 2025 projection for import growth from 19pc to 7.5pc because domestic price declines are curbing a sharper rise in foreign metal. The revised outlook now sees rolled steel imports at 5.7mn t, up by 20pc instead of the previously estimated 32pc. Imports have already hit an all-time high of 6mn year-to-date November 2025, up by 7pc year on year. Total import volumes may increase to 6.4mn t by year-end, according to Aco Brasil. Despite reaching record levels, import inflows lost traction in the second half of the year. As a result, Aco Brasil's initial projection of 7mn t in imports for the year will likely fail to materialize. In addition to price declines, Brazil's quota policy helped reduce import volumes, sources told Argus . The regime imposes a 25pc tariff on volumes that exceed the quota threshold for 19 rolled steel products. Importers also became wary of anti-dumping duties set to take effect in a couple of months. Seaborne trade has become riskier, as duties of up to $600/t could apply upon discharge at Brazilian ports, market participants said. New anti-dumping duties could reverse import growth, with volumes likely to fall instead of rise if the measures take effect. Whether this will be enough to lift production levels remains uncertain. Aco Brasil has also revised its 2025 output outlook, now projecting a 2.2pc drop to 33.1mn t, compared with a previous estimate of a 0.8pc decline to 33.6mn t. Production cuts deepened despite imports falling short of expectations throughout the year, suggesting that factors beyond imports may be driving the reduction. By Isabel Filgueiras Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2025. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
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