China: Steel billet prices drop by RMB 20/t for 2nd consecutive day

  • Billet prices in Tangshan, China, slipped RMB 20/t ($3/t) d-o-d to RMB 3,010/t for the second consecutive day. SHFE Oct’25 rebar futures edged down by RMB 2/t to RMB 3,111/t.
  • The decline comes amid market oversupply, stemming from rising crude steel output (+1.2% w-o-w) and higher mill operating rates.
  • Construction demand has yet to pick up despite the seasonal recovery period, keeping buyers cautious.

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