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MEPS - COMPOSITE STAINLESS STEEL PRICE & INDEX - GRADE 304
(Based on US$/tonne values)

April 1997 = 100

All figures are updated monthly.

Month

Grade 304

GLOBAL

COMPOSITE STAINLESS STEEL PRICE

GLOBAL

COMPOSITE STAINLESS STEEL INDEX

EU

COMPOSITE STAINLESS STEEL PRICE

EU

COMPOSITE STAINLESS STEEL INDEX

N. AMERICA

COMPOSITE STAINLESS STEEL PRICE

N.AMERICA

COMPOSITE STAINLESS STEEL INDEX

ASIA

COMPOSITE STAINLESS STEEL PRICE

ASIA

COMPOSITE STAINLESS STEEL INDEX

Aug-09
4286
228.4
4212
234.3
4632
222.7
4013
229.0
Sep
3870
206.2
3605
200.5
4383
210.8
3623
206.8
Oct
3664
195.3
3483
193.7
4115
197.9
3394
193.7
Nov
3214
171.3
2932
163.1
3735
179.6
2974
169.7
Dec
2686
143.1
2562
142.5
2825
135.9
2670
152.4
Jan-09
2499
133.2
2485
138.2
2442
117.4
2570
146.6
Feb
2291
122.1
2298
127.8
2171
104.4
2404
137.2
Mar
2098
111.8
2056
114.4
2107
101.3
2132
121.7
Apr

2091

111.4

2064

114.8

1998

96.1
2210

126.1

May

2110

112.5

2107 117.2
2040
98.1
2184 124.4
Jun 2348 125.1 2401 133.6 2223 106.9 2419 138.1
Jul
2489

132.6

2569

142.9

2428

116.7

2471

141.0

Aug 2793 148.9 2880 160.2 2760 132.7 2740 156.4
Sep 2949 157.1 3215 178.8 2945 141.6 2686 153.3
Oct 3076 163.9 3233 179.8 3320 159.6 2677 152.8
Nov 3043 162.1 3240 180.2 3214 154.6 2674
152.6
Dec 3053 162.7 3183 177.0 3290 158.2 2686 153.3
Jan-10

2912

155.2

2882

160.3

3115

149.8

2738

156.2

Feb 3023 161.1 3084 171.5 3175 152.7 2801 160.4
Mar
3146
167.7
3130
174.1
3405
163.7
2903
165.7
Apr

3431

182.8 3541 197.0 3570 171.7 3183 181.6
May 3690 196.6 3830 213.0 3999 192.3 3241 185.0
Jun 3721 198.3 3739 207.9 4379 210.6 3046 173.8
Jul 3489 185.9 3550
197.5
3959
190.4
2958
168.8
Aug-10 3471
184.9
3605 200.5 3689 177.4 3117
177.9

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Note:- Composite prices are a weighted average of the low transaction values for all grade 304 stainless steel products in the flat & long categories identified in three regions (EU, Asia, and North America), converted into US Dollars using currency exchange rates effective at the start of each month to provide a basis for comparisons. Index is based on April 1997 = 100.

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All price and market data is researched by MEPS staff and our local correspondents. The information in the tables, charts and commentaries have been calculated from respondents who we consider provide accurate intelligence on the relevant steel markets. We make our best endeavours to be assured that the information is correct and that our analysis is reliable.  

Our predictions are based on a wide experience of steel consumption patterns. The econometric models we have constructed take into account raw material costs, macro-economic factors, past price trends and the dynamics of the market. However, steel prices can be influenced by a number of other factors. These include currency exchange rates,  trade regulations including import safeguard measures, anti-dumping actions and other government interference in normal trade patterns. More than one third of all steel produced is sold outside the country of manufacture. Accordingly, changes in market conditions in one country can impact on pricing in other parts of the world. Consequently, these forecasts should be used only as a guide to future tendencies. MEPS (INTERNATIONAL) LTD cannot be made liable for any loss resulting from the use of these price forecasts however it may arise. (See License Terms and Conditions)