Ship Recycling: Indian market marked demand for vessel
Over the past week, the ship recycling markets across various destinations have exhibited diverse trends. In India, the market has seen a slight uptick, marked by a modest increase in demand for vessels, signaling a positive shift in market conditions. Conversely, Bangladesh’s market has maintained stability, with no significant changes from the previous week. The demand in Bangladesh is specifically keen on tanker and container vessels, pending financial confirmations for Letter of Credit openings, highlighting a cautious yet targeted approach to acquisitions. Pakistan’s ship recycling sector has been notably subdued, a quietness stemming from the anticipation and eventual establishment of a coalition government. Market participants are now keenly observing how the new government’s configuration might influence market dynamics, amid a broader slowdown in demand for end products from ship recycling due to decreased activity in critical sectors such as steel and construction. Turkiye, meanwhile, has faced a downturn, with both import and domestic market prices experiencing minor declines.
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INDIA
Market uptick was observed this week with increased demand for vessels highlighting a positive shift.
This week has shown a slight improvement in the market, with some demand for vessels. India is solidifying its position as a key market for iron ore exports, amidst stabilizing demand from China. BHP, an Australian mining leader, identifies India as a “continued bright spot”, noting a 12% increase in steel production to 140 million tonnes in 2023. The finance ministry forecasts a 7% growth in India’s economy for the upcoming fiscal year, while investment bank Jefferies projects the market to approach a $10 trillion valuation by 2030, underscoring the country’s expanding economic trajectory.
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BANGLADESH
Market remained unchanged with growing interest in tanker and container vessels.
The market dynamics remain consistent with the previous week, showing no significant changes in overall activity. There is a noted interest in acquiring tanker and container vessels, contingent on the availability of bank confirmation for opening LC. The IMF highlights a critical issue in Bangladesh’s debt management, with debt servicing costs, encompassing domestic and foreign interest payments, consuming 71.8% of total revenue and grants. This ratio is expected to rise to 101% in the current fiscal year, marking a substantial escalation in the government’s debt load compared to its revenue.
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25 March to 28 March 2024
PAKISTAN
Ship Recycling Market Downturn: Political Uncertainty and Economic Challenges.
The market has experienced a period of quietness, attributed to the anticipation surrounding the formation of the government, which has now been established as a coalition government. Market participants are closely monitoring the finalization of a coalition government, and the market’s response will depend on the government’s final setup.
Demand for end products derived from ship recycling is experiencing a significant slowdown, attributed to reduced business activity within key sectors such as steel and construction.
A recent report from Islamabad-based analysts provides a bleak assessment of Pakistan’s economy, describing its debt crisis as critically severe—far beyond the International Monetary Fund’s more moderate classification of nearing manageability.
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Throughout the month
TURKIYE
Turkish Ship Recycling and Steel Export Markets Face Decline Amid Lira Depreciation.
In the Turkish ship recycling market, there has been a noticeable decline in both import and domestic market prices by a few USD. However, vessel values have remained relatively unaffected for the current period. The Turkish lira reached a record low against the US dollar, with the exchange rate updating its historical minimum to 31 lira per US dollar.
Turkey’s steel export sector has experienced a decline, for the consecutive second year.
The Turkish Steel Producers Association (TCUD) reports that in 2023, the nation’s steel exports witnessed a substantial year-on-year reduction of 30.6%, amounting to 10.5 million tons.
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