• 10 июня 2026 г.
  • Market: Металлы, Сырье для производства стали

Steelmaking raw materials markets in 2026 are increasingly supply-driven, with prices shaped more by logistics, geopolitics and delivered costs than demand. Iron ore remains rangebound, while metallurgical coal markets are evolving as buyers prioritise flexibility, cost control and diversified sourcing.

Read the full insight to find out more on key topics in the market:

  • Supply-led markets: High iron ore availability and stable coal supply are limiting price upside
  • Rising logistics impact: Freight, energy and geopolitical risks are driving higher delivered costs
  • Regional demand shift: Growth is moving to south and southeast Asia, while China and Europe soften
  • Coal market fragmentation: Wider mid-tier supply contrasts with tight premium low-volatile availability
  • Procurement evolution: Buyers are focusing on blend optimisation, optionality and full delivered cost analysis

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