Merchant Bar Price Trend in Q2 2026 | Global Market Movement, Regional Insights and Key Price Drivers The Merchant Bar Price Trend in Q2 2026 showed a generally positive direction across several major steel markets, supported by construction activity, infrastructure development, manufacturing demand, and higher production costs. During April and May, buyers in many regions increased procurement, while distributors and fabricators rebuilt inventories. At the same time, higher steel scrap, billet, energy, and operating costs gave producers enough support to maintain firm offers. However, the market became more mixed toward June as seasonal demand changed, inventories improved, and raw material costs eased in some regions. As a result, Merchant Bar Prices did not move in exactly the same direction in every country. Read More: https://www.price-watch.ai/merchant-bar-prices/