Wire rod prices in the local Taiwanese steel market are at the following levels:
| Product | Price |
| Low carbon 5.5-12 mm | NTD 13,600-14,600/mt ($418-448/mt) |
| Medium carbon 5.5-12 mm | NTD 14,300-15,400/mt ($439-473/mt) |
| High carbon 5.5-12 mm | NTD 14,300-15,400/mt ($439-473/mt) |
| Low alloyed 5.5-12 mm | NTD 19,600-20,800/mt ($601-639/mt) |
| CHQ 5.5-32 mm | NTD 19,500-20,000/mt ($599-614/mt) |
The above prices include five percent VAT, are for delivery to customer, and for early and middle October shipments.
$1 = NTD 32.57