Wire rod prices in the local Taiwanese steel market are at the following levels:
| Product | Price |
| Low carbon 5.5-12 mm | NTD 14,500-15,500/mt ($461-493/mt) |
| Medium carbon 5.5-12 mm | NTD 14,500-15,500/mt ($461-493/mt) |
| High carbon 5.5-12 mm | NTD 14,500-15,500/mt ($461-493/mt) |
| Low alloyed 5.5-12 mm | NTD 20,000-21,300/mt ($636-677/mt) |
| CHQ 5.5-32 mm | NTD 19,500-20,000/mt ($620-636/mt) |
The above prices include five percent VAT, are for delivery to customer, and for mid-September shipments.
$1 = NTD 31.47