Tag: Nippon Steel

Japan: Nippon Steel raises stainless steel wire rod prices for fourth consecutive quarter

Jun 19, 2026

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by

Manya Dewangan

in Stainless Steel

Nickel-based wire rod prices increase by JPY 35,000/t Semiconductor demand supports domestic consumption JapanMetalDaily: Nippon Steel has increased its domestic stainless steel wire rod prices for June-August 2026 contracts (July-September rolling schedule), citing higher raw material, energy, and logistics costs. The producer raised prices for nickel-based (SUS304) wire rod by JPY 35,000/t and chrome-based (SUS430)…