Plate prices in China
Medium
plate prices in
China are generally stable today, except for a rebound in Lecong. The average price of 16 mm thick common carbon
plate (Q235) in major Chinese markets increased RMB 10/mt to 2,943 RMB/mt ($365), while 16 mm low alloy medium
plate (Q345) remained at RMB 3,080/mt ($382). The price details in the three major markets are as follows:
Shanghai market
Specification Origin Price Daily Change
(RMB) (US$) (RMB)
8 mm common carbon Xinyu Steel 3,150 390
16 mm common carbon Xinyu Steel 2,950 366
30 mm common carbon Nanjing Steel 3,150 390
16 mm low alloy Xinyu Steel 3,100 384
Tianjin market
Specification Origin Price Daily Change
(RMB) (US$) (RMB)
8 mm common carbon Tianjin Steel 3,150 390
16 mm common carbon Tianjin Steel 2,850 353
30 mm common carbon Yingkou Steel 2,860 354
16 mm low alloy Jinan Steel 3,060 379
Lecong market
Specification Origin Price Daily Change
(RMB) (US$) (RMB)
8 mm common carbon Shaoguan Steel 3,250 403
16 mm common carbon Shaoguan Steel 3,030 375 +30
All prices are on theoretical basis and 17 percent VAT is included.
RMB 8.07 = $1