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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

Japanese HRC exporters not aggressive in May, prices fluctuate in limited range

Local Chinese stainless steel prices remain stable amid support from cost side

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 23, 2026

Big Chinese mills test higher HRC export prices, small sellers still ready to sell low

Ex-China stainless steel prices may inch up in coming week, ex-Indonesia prices down slightly

Chinese HRC export sentiment deteriorates amid weaker local demand and lower futures

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 22, 2026

Local Chinese stainless steel prices slightly rebound

Ex-China stainless steel prices remain stable, while mood locally worsens

Chinese steel plate export offers decline despite stronger futures

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 21, 2026

Local Chinese stainless steel prices indicate strong declines for 304 series

Ex-China CRC market stays flat amid cautious sentiment

Ex-China HRC prices ease after recent rally as lower futures and slow demand weaken sentiment

Ex-China steel plate prices edge up slightly despite softer domestic demand

Ex-China stainless steel stable, but gradual increase in Indonesian prices shows cautious optimism

Ex-China CRC prices move up further amid rising local prices

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 20, 2026

Mood in ex-China stainless steel market turns cautious as no increase seen after holidays

Ex-China HRC prices rise further as mills and traders lift offers

Ex-China steel plate prices move up amid HRC futures and raw material uptrend

Ex-Japan HRC prices rise in April, trade slows amid market closures, strong competition

Local Chinese stainless steel prices continue to rise amid higher nickel prices

Ex-China CRC prices edge up slightly on stronger futures and domestic market

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 19, 2026

Ex-China HRC market moves up after holiday, mills and traders push prices higher


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