Pig Iron Prices Rebound In Central And Eastern India On Improve Demand
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After experiencing a constant drop since the second half of April 2023, Pig Iron prices in India’s central and eastern regions have risen during the current week. The prices have recovered on increased demand following the improvement in Steel demand and prices in the domestic market, along with a slight price recovery in imported Coal prices.
Factors Driving The Price Increase, Ofbusiness learned are:
The Indian Steel prices have increased by Rs 500-1,000/ton in the last two-three days. Prices of substitute products such as Sponge Iron and Scrap have also increased up to Rs 1,000/ton in major locations. The demand for Pig Iron has increased following the improvement in Steel demand and prices in the domestic market.
The price of Australian premium Coking Coal has rebounded by $15/ton and is currently hovering at $260-265/ton as against $245-250/ton CFR India at the beginning of May 2023. The overall increase in prices of Steel and Raw Materials, including the demand in the domestic market, has supported the Indian Pig Iron industry, which was sluggish in April 2023.
In addition, the recent news of stuck imported Scrap containers in Indian ports has fuelled the trend upwards in terms of Scrap and Pig Iron demand in the domestic market, leading to price support in Steel products including Pig Iron Industry.
Current Prices
- The latest offers through Durgapur-based mills for Steel-grade Pig Iron are reported to be around Rs 43,000-43,500/ton ex-works in east India, while in central India’s Raipur market, the prices stand around Rs 42,300-42,500/ton. These prices have increased by Rs 1,000/ton in Raipur and Rs 1,500/ton in Durgapur against the previous week’s offers.
- For Foundry grade Pig Iron, the prices have remained volatile by Rs 300-500/ton week-on-week, with current offers ranging from Rs 45,000-45,000/ton in Ludhiana, Rs 45,800-46,000/ton in Delhi, and Rs 47,500-48,000/ton in Ahmedabad on a delivered basis.
OFB’s Insight
The recent increase in Pig Iron prices in India’s central and eastern regions is driven by improved Steel demand and prices in the domestic market. The slight price recovery in imported Coal has also supported the price increase. While the prices of substitute products such as Sponge Iron and Scrap have also increased, the overall increase in prices of Steel and Raw Materials has supported the Indian Pig Iron industry. However, the prices for Foundry-grade Pig Iron have remained volatile.
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