The Strait of Hormuz situation has fundamentally changed steel procurement in the Gulf. Are you making decisions with complete information?

Shipping through the Strait has nearly halted. Emergency surcharges are being imposed. War-risk insurance has become unavailable. Local mills remain stable — but for how long?

This weekly report delivers the precise data and analysis you need to navigate this unprecedented market disruption and protect your supply chain.

What’s inside this report:

✅ Price Benchmarks

UAE domestic rebar and billet spot prices
Chinese 3SP/5SP square billet FOB offer trends
CFR Jebel Ali, Khalifa Port, and Fujairah import indications
Week-on-week and month-on-month comparisons
Regional price context (GCC market reference)

✅ Critical Shipping & Logistics Intelligence

Strait of Hormuz situation — current status and outlook
Emergency surcharge amounts by carrier (MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM)
Vessel waiting times and rerouting options
War-risk insurance availability and cost implications
Port-specific updates (Jebel Ali, Khalifa Port, Fujairah)

✅ Local Supply Dynamics

Emirates Steel Arkan production status and availability
Conares operational updates and export activity
Local mill capacity and self-sufficiency analysis
Dubai Steel Park transaction activity
Scrap price trends and impact on local production

✅ Policy & Compliance Updates

China export license requirements (valid contract + manufacturer quality certificate)
License processing timeframes (allow 5–10 working days)
UAE import duty and customs clearance requirements
GCC trade protection measures (if applicable)

✅ Risk Management Alerts

Contract force majeure considerations for impacted shipments
Insurance coverage verification for in-transit cargo
Alternative sourcing options (ASEAN suppliers)
Currency and oil price volatility impacts

✅ Actionable Procurement Advice

Clear “source domestically / wait / consider imports” guidance
Local supplier engagement recommendations
Import contract review checklist
Timing recommendations for Q2-Q3 requirements

Who needs this report:

UAE billet and rebar importers with Q2-Q3 requirements
Trading companies monitoring market disruption
Construction material suppliers serving infrastructure projects
EPC contractors with fixed-price contracts needing supply certainty
Anyone making steel buying decisions in the UAE during this crisis

⚠️ Important Note

This report is compiled from multiple authoritative sources including BIR, Kallanish, Gulf Industry, BigMint, SteelHome, and official announcements. The geopolitical situation in the Strait of Hormuz is rapidly evolving and may impact market conditions. Full transaction-level data and specific price points are available only in the purchased report. For procurement decision reference only.