Procurement managers sourcing from CIS and export sales teams targeting Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan – navigate EU sanctions, payment barriers, and Black Sea risks. Download Report.
The CIS steel market is a high‑risk, high‑opportunity frontier. EU sanctions are phasing out Russian steel, Ukraine’s exports are blocked by CBAM, and Black Sea shipping is under constant threat. Yet Russian billet remains the world’s most competitive semi‑finished product – if you can safely pay for it and ship it. This weekly report cuts through the noise, giving procurement and sales teams the intelligence to capture discounts while avoiding compliance traps.
• For Procurement Managers, this report helps you solve:
- How competitive is Russian billet vs Chinese and Turkish offers, and what is the real CFR cost after factoring in freight, war risk insurance, and EU sanctions risk?
You will get a clear landed‑cost model that compares Russian, Chinese, and Turkish material – so you can identify genuine savings without hidden liabilities. - What are the latest developments in EU steel safeguard quotas (47% cut from July 1) and the phase‑out of Russian slab imports? Should you accelerate purchases before the window closes?
The report tracks quota utilisation rates, tariff deadlines, and provides a “buy now vs. wait” framework based on your delivery timeline and destination. - How can you safely pay for Russian steel when US sanctions have blacklisted over 4,500 entities? Which banks and settlement channels (RMB/rouble via SPFS) are still operational and cost‑effective?
You will learn which 27 Chinese banks are connected to SPFS, how to set up RMB/rouble accounts, and the compliance steps to avoid frozen payments.
• For Export Sales Managers (Sellers), this report helps you solve:
- With EU steel quotas being cut by 47% and out‑of‑quota tariffs doubling to 50% from July 1, which alternative markets offer the best absorption for Russian slabs and billets?
The report identifies Southeast Asia, Turkey, and India as the most promising destinations, with real‑time CFR bid levels and competitor pricing. - Ukraine’s steel production is recovering (+39.5% month‑on‑month), but CBAM has blocked EU exports. Where are Ukrainian mills urgently seeking new buyers, and what price discounts can you negotiate?
You will get a market map of Ukraine’s export structure (81% once went to EU) and a template for quoting CFR Asia/Africa with competitive discounts. - Qarmet in Kazakhstan has boosted output by 22% and is expanding bar production. How can you position Kazakh material as a sanctions‑free alternative to Russian steel for European buyers?
The report provides a SWOT analysis of Kazakh steel vs Russian and Chinese origins, including logistics routes via Central Asia to Europe.
Russian billet offers a $15‑25/t discount over Chinese material, but EU sanctions and payment barriers make sourcing a minefield – our report shows you how to capture the discount safely.
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