China: Billet prices stay firm, rebar rises on cost pressure

  • Chinese billet prices stayed firm at RMB 3,000/t ($422/t) d-o-d, while SHFE Jan’26 rebar slipped RMB 27/t ($4/t) to RMB 3,106/t ($437/t).
  • Domestic rebar prices gained support from higher raw material costs and improved demand.
  • Market sentiment improved amid renewed policy optimism and stronger macro data, while sintering cuts in North China from 27 Oct have raised supply concerns and may support prices.