Local WR prices in Taiwan

SteelOrbis has been informed that wire rod prices in the local Taiwanese market during the ninth week of 2007 are at the following levels:

Product                              Price 

Low carbon                NTD 15,200-17,500/mt ($460-530/mt)
JIS G3505
5.5-12 mm 

Medium/high carbon        NTD 16,000-18,500/mt ($485-560/mt)
JIS G3506
5.5-12 mm 

Alloyed                   NTD 18,400-20,500/mt ($557-621/mt) 
5.5-12 mm 

JIS G3507 CHQ             NTD 18,500-20,500/mt ($560-621/mt) 
5.5-32 mm 

The above prices include five percent VAT and also delivery to customers' premises. All prices are for early March shipments.