China: Steel billet prices edge up by RMB 10/t (1/t) ahead of Lunar New Year holidays

  • Steel billet prices in China’s Tangshan inched up by RMB 10/t ($1/t) to RMB 3,090/t ($426/t) on 27 Jan’25 as against 24 Jan. Prices include 13% VAT.
  • Higher raw material prices, stable finished steel tags, and increased restocking activity before the Lunar New Year supported billet offers.
  • SHFE rebar futures (May’25 delivery) remained largely stable at RMB 3,373/t ($465/t) on 27 Jan’25 as against 24 Jan.

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