China: Shagang Steel hikes scrap purchase price by $13/t

  • China’s largest EAF steelmaker Shagang Jiangsu Steel has announced its second hike in scrap purchase price for the month.
  • The company has increased the scrap procurement price by RMB 80/t ($13) for all grades, effective from today.
  • After the revision, the current price for HMS (6-10 mm) stands at RMB 3,770/t ($589), inclusive of 13% VAT, delivered to headquarters.
  • Tight material availability and rising prices of finished steel have lifted scrap purchase prices.

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