China: Billet prices hold steady d-o-d amid cautious market sentiment

  • Chinese billet prices held steady d-o-d at 2,980/t ($419/t). SHFE Jan’26 rebar dipped slightly by RMB 7/t ($1/t) to 3,090/t ($435/t).
  • Market sentiment softened as participants digested yesterday’s gains, with mills cautious amid weak winter demand and no strong policy support.
  • Environmental checks and increased mill maintenance are expected to curb supply, although demand looks to remain slow during the off season.