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Recent strikes on key Iranian steel facilities have stirred fresh uncertainty across regional metal markets, but Barclays believes the global steel supply impact could stay limited. The report says the disruption affects two major plants, yet Iran still has spare capacity that could help offset part of the shock.
The bigger risk, according to analysts, lies in the Gulf region’s supply chain vulnerability. A large share of GCC steel capacity already faces pressure because of its dependence on the Strait of Hormuz for raw material imports. That means any fresh escalation may create market volatility, but not necessarily a dramatic drop in actual steel output.
Barclays also highlights a growing dependence on Chinese steel imports in the Middle East. With the GCC already a net importer and China supplying more than 60% of those imports, any prolonged tension could deepen reliance on Asian material flows. This may also support demand for iron ore and hard coking coal, while adding a war-risk premium to raw material prices through the second quarter of 2026.For steel markets, the message is clear: the bigger story is shifting trade routes and raw material pricing, not an immediate global supply crunch.
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