CONF: China's steel prices tipped to rebound in 2026

China's domestic steel prices are expected to recover next year, with the extent of the rebound largely determined by the effectiveness of China's ‘anti-involution’ policies, Xu Xiangchun, senior analyst at Mysteel, told delegates at a subforum during Mysteel's annual conference held in Shanghai on December 19.

CONF: China's stainless exports seek breakthrough to breach trade walls

While China has solidified its position as the top global supplier of stainless steel by producing 64% of the world's stainless so far this year, its access to key international markets is increasingly restricted by rising trade barriers, says Sun Liqing, a stainless steel analyst at Shanghai Ganglian E-commerce Holdings Co., Ltd. She suggests that Chinese enterprises must find strategic pathways to break through this impasse.

CONF: Chinese steel enterprises urged to prepare for CBAM full implementation

Chinese steel enterprises will face rising costs and complex compliance requirements as the European Union’s (EU) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) moves into full implementation in January 2026, according to Gao Huan, chief operating officer of CarbonEase, a Chinese carbon solutions provider for manufacturing industries.

CONF: China's steel use to grow steadily in '26

Steel use across many downstream sectors in China such as shipbuilding, automobiles and home appliances is expected to stay robust in the coming year with continued policy support and strong export demand, though that in the property sector will remain lacklustre due to a protracted slump, according to industry experts during a panel discussion at Mysteel's annual conference held in Shanghai over December 19-21.

CONF: Structural opportunities seen for China's steel market in 2026

Despite continued pressure from weakening domestic demand, structural opportunities are expected to emerge in China's steel market in 2026, according to industry representatives from steel mills, trading companies, and financial institutions. The views were shared during a roundtable discussion at Mysteel's annual conference held in Shanghai over December 19-21.

CONF: China's steel prices to show mild rebound in 2026

After sliding steadily throughout this year, Chinese steel prices are expected to climb overall during 2026, supported by the potential decline in steel supply as well as the improved macroeconomic situation, Mysteel's chief analyst Wang Jianhua projected at Mysteel's annual conference in Shanghai last weekend.

CONF: WSA official expects Asia to drive global steel growth, highlights decarbonization

Asia will remain the primary engine of global steel demand and production growth over the coming decades, according to Zhong Shaoliang, Deputy Director General of the World Steel Association (WSA) and chief representative of its Beijing office.

CONF: CISA urges self-discipline to curb steel output, reduce inventory

Self-disciplined production control and inventory reduction are essential measures to address the current challenges facing China's steel industry, Jiang Wei, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA), told delegates at Mysteel's annual conference in Shanghai last weekend.