WEEKLY: China's HRC export prices remain flat for 3rd week

Source: Mysteel Nov 18, 2025 15:45

China’s export price for SS400 3mm hot-rolled coil (HRC) under Mysteel’s assessment remained steady at $440/tonne FOB from Tianjin port in North China as of November 14, unchanged for the third consecutive week.

Overall, the Chinese HRC export market stayed quiet last week, with limited transactions as buyers largely maintained a wait-and-see approach, Mysteel's market roundup found. Despite subdued overseas demand, Chinese steelmakers showed little willingness to cut their HRC offering prices, as most sales are for shipments scheduled in January 2026, leaving ample time