China: Steel billet prices stable d-o-d, rebar futures edge lower

  • Domestic billet prices in China’s Tangshan remained stable d-o-d at RMB 3,650/t ($507/t), inclusive of 13% VAT on 17 Oct’22.
  • Weak demand amid steel production restrictions and subsequent drop in finished steel prices have affected billet prices.
  • China’s SHFE rebar futures contract for Jan’23 delivery closed today at RMB 3,675/t ($510/t), a fall of RMB 84/t ($12/t) against the closing on 14 Oct.

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