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WEEKLY: China's HRC output inches higher again

Hot-rolled coil (HRC) production among the 37 Chinese steelmakers regularly surveyed by Mysteel edged up for a fourth successive week during January 8-14 to register 3.08 million tonnes, the latest survey results showed. The total was higher by just a tiny 28,500 tonnes or 0.93% on week, however.

MYSTEEL: China's HRC prices seen edging up in 2026

China’s hot-rolled coil (HRC) market in 2025 was characterized by a persistent supply-demand mismatch and a steady slide in prices, Mysteel’s annual report on the flat steel concluded. For the year ahead, China’s average prices for HRC are expected to strengthen slightly as a number of new downstrea

WEEKLY: China's HRC export prices stay flat on week

China’s export price of SS400 3mm hot-rolled coil (HRC) under Mysteel’s assessment at North China's Tianjin port stood flat over January 5-9 at $455/tonne, Mysteel's latest market roundup showed.

Baosteel Zhanjiang commissions new slab caster

Baosteel Zhanjiang Iron & Steel, a wholly owned subsidiary of Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. (Baosteel), has commissioned a new continuous slab caster at its Zhanjiang steelmaking complex in Guangdong province, southern China, according to the company’s announcement released on January 11.

WEEKLY: China's HRC output and prices edge higher

Hot-rolled coil (HRC) production among the 37 Chinese steelmakers regularly surveyed by Mysteel rose again during January 1-7 to register 3.06 million tonnes, though this was higher by only 10,000 tonnes or 0.33% on week, the latest survey results showed.

MONTHLY: China's HRC prices to stay range-bound in January

After experiencing a small retreat in December, prices for carbon steel hot-rolled coil (HRC) in China are expected to fluctuate within a moderate range in January, Mysteel's latest monthly report on the flat product suggests.

WEEKLY: China's HRC export prices rise as new year begins

Chinese export prices for commercial-grade hot-rolled coils (HRC) ticked up during December 27-January 4 as low-priced cargoes decreased amid rising market focus on export compliance stakes at the start of 2026, while overseas buying activity remained subdued due to Christmas and New Year holidays,

Baosteel holds HRC list prices for domestic sales for Feb, hikes them for March

Baoshan Iron & Steel Co (Baosteel), the listed arm of the world's top steelmaker China Baowu Steel Group, is holding the list prices of its carbon steel hot-rolled coil (HRC) steady for domestic sales in February while raising them for March sales by Yuan 100/tonne ($14.3/t), according to the compan

WEEKLY: China's HRC output bounces back further

Hot-rolled coil (HRC) output among the 37 Chinese steelmakers regularly surveyed by Mysteel staged a recovery during the December 25-31 week, rising by 3.7% or 109,700 tonnes on week to 3.05 million tonnes, the latest survey results showed.

UPDATE: South Korea extends provisional AD duty on Chinese, Japanese HRC imports

South Korea has extended the duration of provisional anti-dumping duties on hot-rolled carbon and alloy steel products imported from China and Japan, according to the latest notice issued by the South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance on December 30 2025.