Latest Analysis on the China steel market

WEEKLY: Tangshan billet prices drop further on week

Tangshan billet prices in North China's Hebei province continued to weaken over October 26-November 1, with Mysteel assessing the price of Q235 150mm square billet in the city at Yuan 2,890/tonne ($439/t) EXW including 13% VAT on November 1, down by Yuan 30/t on week.

WEEKLY: China miners' iron ore output continues to fall, stocks build

Production of iron ore concentrates among Chinese mining companies continued to decline during the past week, while mine-side inventories increased, the results of Mysteel's latest survey showed.

WEEKLY: China's HRC output edges up further

Hot-rolled coil (HRC) production among the 37 Chinese steelmakers regularly surveyed by Mysteel edged up further during October 22-28, rising by 19,400 tonnes or 0.68% on week to reach 2.88 million tonnes, the results of Mysteel's latest survey showed. The total was still lower by 11% on year, thoug

WEEKLY: China's import iron ore prices remain rangebound

Chinese prices for imported iron ore continued to track apart in the portside and seaborne markets last week, with fluctuations confined to a narrow band, Mysteel's latest survey showed.

A glance of China PP market indicators - Nov W1, 2026

Mysteel OilChem has released the weekly "A Glance of China PP Market Indicators," providing you with the latest information on China's PP market prices by grade and key supply and demand indicators in the chart below.

WEEKLY: Alumina softens on ample stocks and muted sentiment despite output cuts

Last week, domestic alumina prices continued their soft trend, with market trading activity remaining subdued.   The move in alumina prices was mainly driven by weaker spot trading enthusiasm in the domestic market. Some futures-and-physical traders showed relatively stronger interest in sourcing ca

WEEKLY: China's thermal coal prices retreat from highs as supply recovers

China's thermal coal market pulled back in the week of October 26-30, ending a three-week rally that had lifted prices to a 3.5-year high. Supply recovery triggered cascading price cuts in producing regions, undermining the cost floor for portside cargoes and compelling sellers to lower offers to at

A glance of China Methanol market indicators - Nov W1, 2026

During October 23-29, 2026, prices across China's methanol industry chain moved in mixed directions. Methanol prices rose amid stronger market sentiment, while downstream product prices recorded mixed gains and losses.

WEEKLY: Near-term outlook on China's steel products

Below is the brief near-term outlook for five key steel products Mysteel shares on a weekly basis, drawing upon the results of related surveys and communication with Chinese market participants.

DAILY: China's coking coal market stays weak, risks mount

China's coking coal market remained weak on October 30, with domestic prices extending their decline amid cautious buying. Pressure on the coal market, however, is expected to build further in November, as production in downstream sectors slows.