Wire rod prices in the local Taiwanese steel market are at the following levels:
| Product | Price |
| Low carbon 5.5-12 mm | NTD 13,800-14,800/mt ($426-457/mt) |
| Medium carbon 5.5-12 mm | NTD 14,300-15,000/mt ($441-463/mt) |
| High carbon 5.5-12 mm | NTD 14,300-15,000/mt ($441-463/mt) |
| Low alloyed 5.5-12 mm | NTD 20,000-21,000/mt ($617-648/mt) |
| CHQ 5.5-32 mm | NTD 19,500-20,000/mt ($601-617/mt) |
The above prices include five percent VAT, are for delivery to customer, and for mid-October shipments.
$1 = NTD 32.42