MEPS International Ltd
About us
MEPS International is a trusted provider of independently researched steel prices, forecasts and insight from steel markets across the globe.
Established in 1979 and based in Sheffield, the UK’s Steel City, MEPS has a team of steel industry experts who leverage long-established relationships with steel market participants to produce accurate steel price intelligence. Today, over 5,000 steel market professionals across the world utilise MEPS’s steel price data and commentaries to inform their business decisions, including more than 50 Fortune Global 500 companies.
MEPS insight is provided via a series of steel market reports. These reports track industry developments and trends in more than 30 countries, spanning five continents, to provide product-specific insights.
This year’s UK Metals Expo will coincide with the launch of a new online steel price intelligence portal. This newly developed platform will enhance MEPS’s current provision of flexible subscription options, which cater for businesses both large and small, by providing customers with bespoke access to its verified steel price data.
In addition, MEPS has its own free-to-view podcast series, Speaking of Steel, which features discussions about steel market developments around the world. Its steel market analysts also share their insights at events in Europe, the United States and Asia.
Visit stand B16 or attend one of its two scheduled panel debates at this year’s UK Metals Expo to find out more about MEPS.
Products & services
European Steel Report
The MEPS European Steel Report is an informative, concise and easy-to-use monthly publication, offering unique professional insight into European carbon steel prices. Our independent primary research, in-depth analysis and benchmark steel prices assist you during negotiations with your customers and suppliers. The publication advises you on which factors are currently influencing the steel market, and what you can expect in the near future. By subscribing to our monthly European Steel Report, you get the very latest steel industry commentary and analysis of supply and demand. This publication covers the six key European steelmaking states of Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Belgium and the UK. The MEPS European Steel Report will aid you with negotiating, benchmarking and budgeting. You will receive 12-monthly PDFs by email, with accompanying Excel files, covering the following and more: Negotiated domestic basis prices across Europe 12-month steel price forecasts Transaction price data for European flat and long steel products Month-on-month changes in steel prices across key finished steel products MEPS Europe average steel prices Following the formulation and verification of its monthly European steel prices, MEPS provides European Steel Report subscribers with immediate access to its dataset. A comprehensive Report document, including market reports by product type, forecasts and in-depth analysis, is then published within five working days. Our European Steel Report offers authoritative steel price analysis, indices and commentary on a comprehensive range of steel product groups. Flat products Hot Rolled Coil Cold Rolled Coil Hot Dipped Galvanised Coil Electro Zinc Coated Coil Hot Rolled Plate Long products Rebar Wire Rod – Drawing and Mesh Quality Sections – I and H Beam Merchant Bar – Equal Angle and Round Bar
European Steel Report Supplement
This supplement to the MEPS European Steel Report publication gives you valuable information, analysis and commentary of steel prices, supply and demand, and other market affecting factors across Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Austria and the Netherlands. The publication will be sent to you by email as a PDF with accompanying Excel files. The European Steel Review Supplement covers the following and more: Negotiated domestic basis prices across 6 additional European markets 12-month steel price forecasts Transaction price data for European flat and long steel products Month-on-month changes in steel prices across key finished steel products MEPS Nordic average steel prices Our European Steel Report Supplement offers authoritative steel price analysis and commentary on a comprehensive range of steel product groups. Flat products Hot Rolled Coil Cold Rolled Coil Hot Dipped Galvanised Coil Electro Zinc Coated Coil Hot Rolled Plate Long products Rebar Wire Rod – Drawing Quality Sections – I and H Beam Merchant Bar – Equal Angle and Round Bar
Ferrous Scrap Report
When you subscribe to the MEPS Ferrous Scrap Report, you get the very latest domestic, import and export scrap steel prices, as well as insightful industry analysis. You also get up to date price data of raw materials used in steelmaking. You will receive 12-monthly PDFs by email, covering domestic and international ferrous scrap market analysis, steelmaking raw material prices, trends and more. The valuable insight and information provided by our Ferrous Scrap Report is exclusive to subscribers. You can subscribe to the MEPS Ferrous Scrap Report for £560 annually (price for a single-user licence). The MEPS Ferrous Scrap Review provides the latest independent research, data and analysis of ferrous scrap and steelmaking raw materials prices from major consuming and exporting countries, including the following: China EU India Japan Mexico Russia South Africa South Korea Taiwan Turkey USA
Semi-Finished Steel Report
When you subscribe to the MEPS Semi-Finished Steel Report, you get the latest professionally researched semi-finished steel prices and market commentary. This includes domestic prices, and import and export prices of billet, bloom, slab and steelmaking raw materials across multiple markets. You will receive 12-monthly PDFs by email, covering domestic, import and export steel slab, bloom and billet prices and trends along with steelmaking raw materials prices, including coking coal and pig iron. The data and analysis featured in the MEPS Semi-Finished Steel Report is exclusive to subscribers. The subscription costs £560 annually (price for a single-user licence). The MEPS Semi-finished Steel Report includes expert research and analysis of slab, bloom and billet prices, as well as steelmaking raw material prices, including the following key markets: Brazil China CIS EU India Mexico Pakistan South Korea Taiwan Turkey USA
Stainless Steel Report
With your MEPS Stainless Steel Report subscription, you will receive the latest international stainless steel industry prices and market news. The publication covers the USA, China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, in addition to the European steelmaking states of Germany, the UK, Italy, France, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands. You will receive 12-monthly PDFs by email, with accompanying Excel files, covering the following and more: Negotiated stainless steel basis and transaction price trends 12-month stainless steel price forecasts Latest stainless steel alloy surcharges Comparison of negotiated domestic transaction prices for austenitic and ferritic stainless steel products MEPS regional average stainless steel prices. In the MEPS Stainless Steel Report, you get exclusive access to independently researched stainless steel prices and industry analysis for key products. Flat products Cold Rolled Coil - 304, 316 and 430 Hot Rolled Coil - 304 and 316 Hot Rolled Plate - 304 and 316 Long products Bright Drawn Bar - 304 and 316 Hot Rolled Peeled Bar - 304 and 316
Developing Markets Steel Report
With the MEPS Developing Markets Steel Report subscription, you will receive a comprehensive monthly report on steel prices in the emerging markets, with useful commentary and analysis. The publication covers the key developing markets of India, Turkey, Russia, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, UAE and China. You will receive 12-monthly PDFs by email, with accompanying Excel files, covering the following and more: Comparison of steel transaction prices across developing markets, including month-on-month changes 12-month steel price forecasts Steel product import and export prices Regional average steel transaction prices, covering BRIC, Latin America, CIS and the Middle East. In the MEPS Developing Markets Steel Report, you get the very latest steel industry prices and analysis across key products and important emerging markets. Flat Products Hot Rolled Coil Cold Rolled Coil Hot Dipped Galvanised Coil Hot Rolled Plate Long Products Rebar Wire Rod Sections and Beams Merchant Bar
International Steel Report
The MEPS International Steel Report is an essential monthly publication, offering professional analysis and insight into carbon steel prices around the world. The concise publication features independent primary research, analysis and benchmark steel prices. It is designed to assist you with customer and supplier negotiations, to advise you on which factors are affecting global steel prices, and to help you anticipate future steel price trends. Your subscription to the MEPS International Steel Report includes monthly reports of the latest international steel prices, supply and demand, and detailed industry analysis. Our Report covers the USA, Canada, China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, as well as seven European steelmaking states: Germany, Italy, France, Spain, the UK, Poland and Czech Republic. Subscribers receive 12-monthly PDFs by email, with accompanying Excel files. Our research covers the following and more: Domestic transaction steel prices across the world, covering 70% of global consumption 12-month international steel price forecasts Transaction price data for international flat and long steel products MEPS regional average steel prices The MEPS International Steel Report provides you with independently researched international steel prices, indices and analysis on the following products: Flat products Hot Rolled Coil Cold Rolled Coil Hot Dipped Galvanised Coil Electro Zinc Coated Coil Hot Rolled Plate Long products Rebar Wire Rod – Mesh Quality Sections and Beams Merchant Bar – Equal Angle
News
Podcast: Europe’s steel imports a ‘high stakes gamble’
Stringent new quotas have increased the risk of exposure to increased steel import tariffs, making overseas procurement a “high stakes gamble” for buyers in the EU and United Kingdom, a new MEPS podcast concludes.
Turkish imports overwhelm new EU quotas
For many steel products Turkey will be the main origin of EU steel imports seeking access to the new Steel Regulation’s tariff-rate quota (TRQ) “overflow” facility for countries that hold a free trade agreement (FTA) with the bloc.
South Korea seeks to replace lost EU steel trade
South Korea’s government will aim to stimulate domestic steel demand by 510,000 tonnes per year to fill the gap left by EU cuts to the country’s tariff-free import quotas.