Shagang raises its scrap purchase price by $7.2/mt

Tuesday, 03 February 2026 09:46:39 (GMT+3)   |   Shanghai

On February 3, Jiangsu-based Shagang Group, China’s largest private steelmaker, announced a RMB 50/mt ($7.2/mt) rise in its scrap purchase price, following a RMB 50/mt decrease on January 13, reflecting continuing bullish 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 increased to RMB 2,490/mt ($357/mt), RMB 2,460/m ($353/mt) and RMB 2,430/mt ($349/mt) delivered, including 13 percent VAT, respectively. 


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