Wire rod prices in the local Taiwanese steel market are at the following levels:
| Product | Price |
| Low carbon 5.5-12 mm | NTD 16,700-17,300/mt ($541-561/mt) |
| Medium carbon 5.5-12 mm | NTD 16,700-17,300/mt ($541-561/mt) |
| High carbon 5.5-12 mm | NTD 16,700-17,300/mt ($541-561/mt) |
| Low alloyed 5.5-12 mm | NTD 20,000-21,500/mt ($648-697/mt) |
| CHQ 5.5-32 mm | NTD 19,500-20,000/mt ($632-648/mt) |
The above prices include five percent VAT, are for delivery to customer, and for end of August shipments.
$1 = NTD 30.86