Category: Stainless Steel
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South Korea: Stainless steel distributors brace for margin pressure in H2CY’26 despite strong H1
H1 prices climb up by nearly 20%, boosting distributor earnings Replacement costs rise, but slow demand limits cost pass-through in H2 SteelDaily: South Korea’s stainless steel distribution sector reported improved profitability during the first half of 2026, supported by higher stainless steel prices and inventory gains. However, market participants expect margin pressures to intensify in…