China: Steel billet prices fall by RMB 20/t ($3/t)

  • Billet prices in Tangshan fell by RMB 20/t ($3/t) to RMB 3,540/t ($489/t) on 27 May’24 against 24 May’24. Prices include 13% VAT.
  • Weak finished steel market, volatile rebar futures, sluggish demand leading to rising inventories have weighed on domestic prices.
  • Meanwhile, SHFE rebar futures (Oct’24 delivery) decreased by RMB 25/t (3/t) to RMB 3,763/t ($520/t) on 27 May’24 against 24 May’24.