China: Steel billet prices remain stable amid supportive market sentiments

  • Billet prices in Tangshan remained stable at RMB 3,650/t ($508/t) on 29 Jan’24 against 25 Jan. Prices include 13% VAT.
  • Hike in finished steel prices, stability in raw material and rebar futures have kept billet prices supported.
  • SHFE rebar futures (May’24 delivery) remained largely stable at RMB 3,968/t ($553/t) on 29 Jan as against 25 Jan.