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Asian stainless steel trade slows as freights surge, demand remains weak

Source: BigMint Jun 24, 2026 09:30

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Container shortages push shipping costs higher. Higher Chinese domestic prices support export offers

Stainless steel trading activity across Asia has weakened during June amid a sharp rise in container freight rates and sluggish end-user demand, limiting export transactions despite firmer stainless steel prices in China. According to market participants, soaring ocean freight costs, particularly on long-haul routes, have reduced buyers' purchasing interest and

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