China: Steel billet prices inch down d-o-d by RMB 10/t ($1/t)

  • Billet prices in Tangshan fell by RMB 10/t ($1/t) to RMB 3,520/t ($489/t) on 1 Mar’24. Prices include 13% VAT.
  • Drop in rebar futures and weak market sentiments from finished steel and raw material along with lower trades have put pressure on billet prices.
  • SHFE rebar futures (May’24 delivery) dipped by RMB 25/t ($3/t) to RMB 3,763/t ($523/t) on 1 Mar.