China Steel Export Prices Steady: HRC Down Slightly, Wire Rod Flat
Daily Price Signal & Delta
Hot Rolled Coil (HRC) slipped 0.28% to $542.51/t FOB, the only notable decline across the four categories today. High Tensile Wire (82B) surged 0.8% to $943.81/t, while Rebar HRB400 and Cold Rolled Coil remained flat at $554.40/t and $603.45/t respectively.
Landed Cost Implications
With FOB vectors largely stationary, ocean freight and tariff structures now dominate landed cost uncertainty. Buyers should run through the **Landed Cost Calculator** before committing to Q4 delivery windows.
| Product | FOB Vector | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|
| HRC 2.75mm | $542.51 (-0.28%) | Hold - watch freight |
| HRC 2.75mm | $542.51 (-0.28%) | Hold - watch freight |
| Wire 82B | $943.81 (+0.8%) | Lock now before further moves |
Procurement Strike Zone
长材买家 (Rebar/Wire Rod): Fastener wire is in a Strong Buy Window — the 0.8% jump signals tightening supply. Rebar remains stable; Hold & Monitor until freight rates clarify.
扁平材买家 (Plate/HRC): HRC's marginal dip suggests no immediate urgency. Lock in Freight Rates now to hedge against Q4 shipping volatility.
工业用钢买家: Boiler plate Q345R at $677.76/t lacks a prior-day comparison — treat as a new baseline and proceed cautiously via the **RFQ Gateway** for volume commitments.
Key Prices (USD/ton)
2026-09-11| Product | Spot USD | FOB | Vietnam | Philippines | Thailand | Indonesia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Speed Wire Rod | $562 ¥3780 | $573.72 | $602 | $606 | $604 | $609 | $607 |
| Rebar | $543 ¥3650 | $554.4 | $582 | $586 | $584 | $589 | $587 |
| Spiral Rebar | $597 ¥4020 | $609.39 | $637 | $641 | $639 | $644 | $642 |
| Hot Rolled Coil | $531 ¥3570 | $542.51 | $571 | $575 | $573 | $578 | $576 |
| Cold Rolled Coil | $592 ¥3980 | $603.45 | $631 | $635 | $633 | $638 | $636 |
| Medium Plate | $597 ¥4020 | $609.39 | $637 | $641 | $639 | $644 | $642 |
| Angle Steel | $522 ¥3510 | $533.59 | $562 | $566 | $564 | $569 | $567 |
| Channel Steel | $525 ¥3530 | $536.56 | $565 | $569 | $567 | $572 | $570 |