WEEKLY: China HRC export prices dip again

Source: Mysteel Jul 29, 2026 11:00

China's export prices for hot-rolled coil (HRC) dipped again last week, with Mysteel assessing the export price of SS400 3mm commercial-grade HRC at North China's Tianjin port on July 24 lower by a small $1/tonne on week at $485/tonne FOB.

During the July 20-24 week, hot coil offers from China's privately-owned steelmakers largely stood steady on week at around $488-490/t, while offers from mainstream state-owned mills were also unchanged within the range of $500-510/t FOB China. Although some mills offered $20/t discounts to test market response during actual transaction negotiations, citing weaker domestic raw material prices as a factor undermining steel price support, overseas buyers

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HRC prices: Nanning

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Plate prices: Nanning

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HRC prices: Lecong

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HRC prices: China's major cities

Aug 04, 2026 17:08
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