Surging nickel prices boost Asian stainless steel prices

Tuesday, 02 August 2011 12:29:26 (GMT+3)   |  
Currently, international nickel prices exceed $24,000/mt. Meanwhile, ex-Japan offers to China for cold rolled stainless steel stand at the price level of $3,300-3,450/mt CFR, increasing by $100-150/mt as compared to one month ago. Taiwan-based Yieh United Steel Co.’s stainless steel export price for August is $3,350-3,400/mt FOB. Although South Korean’s mills have not given export offers, their price levels are expected to be at $3,450-3,500/mt FOB, based on the current trend of the nickel market. While demand for stainless steel in Asia is sluggish due to the rainy season, stainless steel prices are expected to increase further on the back of higher nickel prices.

Marketplace Offers

Hot Drawn Stainless Plate

Thickness 2 - 6 mm
Width 1,000 - 1,500 mm
Length 2,000 - 6,000 mm
 
Tedarikçi MAIAK-M
View Offer

Cold Drawn Stainless Plate

Thickness 0.5 - 3 mm
Width 1,000 - 1,250 mm
Length 2,000 - 2,500 mm
 
Tedarikçi MAIAK-M
View Offer

Hot Drawn Stainless Coil

Thickness 0.45 - 1.45 mm
Width 0 mm
Coil  R
 
Tedarikçi SAMBHV SPONGE POWER LIMITED
View Offer

Similar articles

EUROFER welcomes EU objections to MMG's Anglo American nickel acquisition

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 38, 2026

Local Chinese stainless steel prices remain stable despite soft nickel prices

EU initiates expiry review on CR stainless steel from India and Indonesia

Ex-China stainless steel prices drop after long period of stability

Malaysia launches AD investigation on stainless steel imports from Indonesia

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 37, 2026

Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly move down

India's SMEL sees stainless steel sales rise by 16.44% in August 2026

Global stainless steel output up 7.6 percent in Q2 2026