Bulk scrap import pricesweaken in East Asia

摘要

The import market forbulk scrap in East Asia softened duringthis past week, regional trading sourcessaid Friday. Lower-priced bulk US scrapoffers were heard, though no dealscould be confirmed, import and tradingsources said.Platts assessed its weekly East Asianbulk HMS I/II (80:20) price at $185-$190/mt CFR Friday, down from $195-200/mtCFR East Asia the week before. Theimplied midpoint of $187.50/mt was down$10/mt week on week.