On May 27, Jiangsu-based Shagang Group, China’s largest private steelmaker, announced a RMB 50/mt ($7/mt) cut in its scrap purchase price, following a RMB 50/mt rise on May 13, signaling bearish sentiments as regards the future prospects for the scrap market.
Accordingly, Shagang’s purchase prices for heavy melting scrap, HMS 1, 2 and 3 grades, have decreased to RMB 2,450/mt ($340/mt), RMB 2,420/m ($336/mt) and RMB 2,390/mt ($332/mt) delivered, including 13 percent VAT, respectively.