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Price Volatility Creates Opportunities for Strategic Steel Procurement

Recent price volatility in steel markets has created both challenges and opportunities for buyers, with strategic procurement approaches becoming increasingly important for managing costs. Prices for major steel products have...

Global Steel Demand Outlook Remains Positive Despite Economic Headwinds

Despite concerns about global economic growth, steel demand is expected to remain resilient through the coming year, supported by infrastructure investment and the energy transition. The World Steel Association’s latest...

Steel Trading Hub Boxin Reports Record Transaction Volumes

Boxin, one of China’s largest steel trading hubs located in Shandong province, reported record transaction volumes for the latest quarter, underscoring the region’s growing importance in the national steel market....

CRC Hard Coil Demand Strengthens on Appliance Sector Recovery

Cold-rolled hard coil (CRC Hard) prices have firmed as demand from the home appliance sector shows signs of recovery after a sluggish first half of the year. Major appliance manufacturers...

Aluminum Sheet Prices Rise on Energy Cost Concerns and Supply Tightness

Aluminum sheet prices have climbed steadily over the past two weeks, driven by rising energy costs and supply constraints at major smelting facilities. The energy-intensive nature of aluminum production makes...

Winter Production Cuts Expected to Support Steel Prices Through Q1

Steel market participants are anticipating production cuts during the winter heating season to provide price support through the first quarter of next year. Environmental regulations in northern China typically require...

Galvanized Steel Exports Hit Record High on Strong Global Demand

China’s galvanized steel exports reached a new monthly record in the latest reporting period, reflecting robust global demand for corrosion-resistant steel products. Total exports of galvanized products exceeded 800,000 tonnes,...

Iron Ore Prices Stabilize as China Port Inventories Reach Equilibrium

Iron ore prices have stabilized around current levels after weeks of volatility, as port inventories in China appear to have reached a balance point between supply and demand. Inventories at...

PPGI Demand Surges as Construction Season Peaks in Southeast Asia

Pre-painted galvanized iron (PPGI) exports from China to Southeast Asian markets have reached their highest levels this quarter, as the region’s construction sector enters its peak season. Export volumes to...

China Steel Prices Show Signs of Recovery Amid Infrastructure Push

Steel prices in China have shown encouraging signs of recovery over the past week, driven by renewed government infrastructure spending and improving demand from the construction sector. Hot-rolled coil (HRC)...

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