Short Range Outlook : November 2026
Slight deterioration in global longs market, demand stable but weak, scrap impacts rebar prices Overall, the situation in the global long steel products market has worsened slightly. There has been a so-called stability in the global long steel products market for the last couple months as far as demand is concerned, though demand remains weak. However, some volatility is seen in rebar prices due to changes in scrap prices. Higher scrap prices have... Read More
The program of the 95th IREPAS meeting in Belgrade
The program of the SteelOrbis Fall’26 Conference and the 95th IREPAS meeting to be held in Belgrade is as follows: Day 1: Sunday, September 27, 2026 19:00 – 22:00 Welcome cocktail at the Metropol Palace, Belgrade Day 2: Monday, September 28, 2026 09:15 – 09:30 Welcome address by Chairman of IREPAS IREPAS Chairman: Ioannis Manessis, Principal, Hellenic Halyvourgia... Read More
Short Range Outlook : July 2026
Global longs market worsens further, but tide may turn if geopolitical risks continue to ease The overall business environment in the global long steel products market has deteriorated again. Everything is even more difficult and complexities are increasing further. Nevertheless, the apparent de-escalation of the conflict involving Iran could mark an important turning point. If geopolitical risks continue to ease, we may be approaching the bottom... Read More
Short Range Outlook : June 2026
Relatively stable business environment in global longs market, regional differences more pronounced than ever The overall business environment in the global long steel products market remains relatively stable. However, regional differences have become more pronounced than ever. Protectionist measures in the United States, combined with the implementation of CBAM in Europe and the upcoming reduction of EU import quotas, are reshaping trade patterns... Read More
IREPAS in Amsterdam : Geopolitical Tensions and Higher Costs
The 94th meeting of IREPAS (the International Rebar Exporters and Producers Association) was held in Amsterdam on April 26-28 in conjunction with the SteelOrbis Spring’26 Conference. There were 99 representatives from 41 different producers among the 386 registered delegates from a total of 49 different countries. There were also 86 registrations representing 41 different raw material suppliers. At the opening of the conference, Ioannis Manessis,... Read More
IREPAS in Munich : Protectionism and China
The 93rd meeting of IREPAS (the International Rebar Exporters and Producers Association) was held in Munich on September 28-30 in conjunction with the SteelOrbis Fall’25 Conference. There were 123 representatives from 49 different producers among the 406 registered delegates from a total of 56 different countries. There were also 79 registrations representing 41 different raw material suppliers. At the opening of the conference, Murat Cebecioglu,... Read More
The program of the 93rd IREPAS meeting in Munich
The program of the SteelOrbis Fall ’25 Conference and the 93rd IREPAS meeting to be held in Munich is as follows: Day 1: Sunday, September 28, 2025 19:00 – 22:00 Welcome cocktail at Sofitel Munich Bayerpost Day 2: Monday, September 29, 2025 09:15 – 09:30 Welcome address by Chairman of IREPAS 09:30 – 11:10 SESSION... Read More
The 93rd IREPAS meeting will be held in Munich, Germany
The 93rd IREPAS meeting will be held on September 28-30, 2025 in Munich, Germany in conjunction with the SteelOrbis Fall’25 Conference. Details will be announced later. Read More
IREPAS in Athens : Markets in unknown territory
The 92nd meeting of IREPAS (the International Rebar Exporters and Producers Association) was held in Athens on April 27-29 in conjunction with the SteelOrbis Spring’25 Conference. There were 143 representatives from 49 different producers among the 502 registered delegates from a total of 58 different countries. There were also 97 registrations representing 50 different raw material suppliers. At the opening of the conference, Murat Cebecioglu,... Read More
The program of the 92nd meeting in Athens
Day 1: Sunday, April 27, 2025 19:00 – 22:00 Welcome cocktail at Athenaeum InterContinental Athens Hotel Day 2: Monday, April 28, 2025 09:15 – 09:30 Welcome address by Chairman of IREPAS 09:30 – 10:50 SESSION ONE – Critical changes in the global long steel markets and macroeconomic overview -... Read More