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Ex-China HRC prices range-bound at competitive levels, local market hopes for late-August rebound

Ex-China stainless steel spot prices stable, futures down amid rumors of higher ex-Indonesia nickel supply

Ex-China plate prices still stable amid support from local market

China's PPGI market weighed down by weak demand and lower coke prices

Ex-China HDG prices likely to see limited fluctuations amid lack of high inventories

Chinese stainless steel prices remain steady amid sluggish demand

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 32, 2026

Local Chinese HRC prices continue to decline, still some room for further decreases

Ex-China stainless steel prices still stable amid higher futures, ex-Indonesia prices up slightly

Weak demand and lower futures pressure Chinese PPGI prices

Ex-China HDG offers edge up slightly but may retreat due to fall in futures and weak demand

Local Chinese stainless steel prices fluctuate slightly

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 31, 2026

Small hike attempts in ex-China HRC offers not taken seriously by international market

Ex-China stainless steel prices stable despite futures drop, weak demand

Ex-China plate offers and deal prices remain stable

China's domestic PPGI prices stable amid seasonal slowdown

Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly stable with some small increases

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 30, 2026

Ex-China HRC sales livelier after prices roll back, competition increases

Ex-China stainless steel prices stable, bearish mood becomes cautiously bullish

Global View on HRC: Bearish mood still persists in some major markets, though China attempts slight rise

Chinese domestic PPGI prices remain stable despite weak demand

Ex-China HRC rebounds owing to output cuts, buyers not expecting further rises

Chinese stainless steel prices soften amid weak seasonal demand

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 29, 2026

Ex-China HRC hits bottom, unlikely to fall much further as mills’ margins negative

Chinese PPGI prices move sideways as HRC futures lend support

Japanese HRC exporters see big price fall in June, cut allocation as pressure continues in July

Chinese stainless steel prices hold steady despite softer nickel

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 28, 2026

Ex-China HRC offers increase from big mills amid high coke prices and lower output, weak demand persists

Ex-China stainless steel prices stable, outlook still poor due to insufficient demand

China’s PPGI prices soften as heavy rainfall weighs on demand

Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly stable, next week expected to post slight decreases

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 27, 2026

Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly stable, with some small decreases

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 26, 2026

Ex-China HRC prices fall amid low demand, small mills and traders drop prices below $500/mt FOB

Ex-China plate offers stable, but discounts up to $10/mt possible in some outlets

Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly stable amid fluctuating nickel prices

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 25, 2026

Low ex-China non-VAT HRC offers gone due to new inspections, mills’ prices almost stable

Ex-China steel plate prices remain supported despite subdued demand

Local Chinese stainless steel prices stable or down slightly amid lower nickel prices

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 24, 2026

Ex-China HRC prices fall as all fundamentals negative, supportive factors disappear

Ex-China stainless steel prices fall as expected, softer futures reflect weak market

Ex-China steel plate prices relatively stable, may soften in near future

Slack demand in China’s local PPGI market, prices stable


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