Domestic beam prices have increased this week in Taiwan due to the higher scrap cost and the soaring debar and wire rod prices. The prices of beam during the twelfth week of 2007 are at the following levels:
Product Price H-beam NTD 21,700-22,000/mt ($654-663/mt) A36/SS400 100x100-700x700 mm L-beam NTD 18,800-19,200/mt ($566-578/mt) A36/SS400 28#-75# Channel bar NTD 18,800-19,500/mt ($566-587/mt) A36/SS400 28#-75#The above prices include five percent VAT and also delivery to customers' premises. All prices are for early April shipments.