China Steel Corporation (CSC) April 2026 Monthly & Q2 Quarterly Price List ■ April Monthly Price Products: Hot-Rolled Steel Plate/Coil (Commercial): Up NT$1,200/ton Hot-Rolled Steel Coil (Re-rolling): Up NT$1,200/ton Cold-Rolled Steel Coil (Commercial): Up NT$1,200/ton Electro-Galvanized (EG) Coil (Anti-fingerprint, Construction): Up NT$1,000/ton Hot-Dip Galvanized (GI) Coil (Construction, Pre-painted): Up NT$1,000/ton Hot-Dip Galvanized (GI) Coil (Appliances, Computer, Others): Up NT$1,000/ton Electrical Steel (ES) Coil (Mid-Low, High Grade): Up NT$1,000/ton ■ Q2 Quarterly Price Products: Bar and Wire Rod (Low/Mid-High Carbon, Cold Heading, Low Alloy): Up NT$1,000/ton Steel Plate (Shipbuilding, A36/SS400, SM570 Series): Up NT$1,000/ton Steel Plate (Other Plates): Up NT$1,000/ton Hot-Rolled Plate/Coil (Mid-High Carbon, Tool Steel): Up NT$1,000/ton Cold-Rolled Coil (Mid-High Carbon, Tool Steel, Drum-making): Up NT$1,000/ton Automotive Materials: Up NT$1,000/ton ### Market Insight: Global Economic Recovery and Upward Steel Price Trends Executive Summary With the steady recovery of global manufacturing and export momentum driven by AI technology, steel demand has seen a significant rebound. Despite geopolitical instability pushing up energy and raw material costs, the steel market has returned to an upward trajectory, supported by tightening supply and price hikes from major international mills. To reflect rising steelmaking costs and maintain industrial competitiveness, CSC has announced price increases for its April monthly and Q2 quarterly product categories. ### Key Analytical Points 1\. Macroeconomics: Robust Growth Momentum Global Outlook: The IMF has raised its global economic growth forecast to 3.3%. Manufacturing in the US, Europe, and Japan is expanding, while China has increased fiscal spending to bolster domestic demand. Domestic Performance: Driven by AI applications and strong exports, the DGBAS significantly revised Taiwan's 2026 economic growth forecast upward to 7.71%. 2\. Raw Material Costs: High Price Levels Driving Steel Gains Energy & Freight: Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pushed crude oil past $100 per barrel, leading to higher shipping and energy expenses. Raw Materials: Iron ore remains around $110 per metric ton, while coking coal stays within the $220–$230 range, keeping steelmaking costs elevated. 3\. Supply & Demand: Tightened Supply, Rising Demand Output Reduction: China’s "Dual Control" policy on carbon emissions led to a 3.6% year-on-year decline in crude steel production during Jan-Feb. International Pricing: USA: Nucor raised HRC prices for 9 consecutive weeks, reaching $1,100/t, a two-year high. Europe: HRC prices have stabilized at $800/t. * Asia: Baosteel has implemented a cumulative increase of RMB 400/t since January, while Japanese mills hiked Q2 prices by JPY 10,000/t. ### Future Outlook The steel market momentum has strengthened considerably, with downstream industries actively replenishing inventories. Driven by cost-push factors and supply-side constraints, international steel prices are expected to remain strong, leading the industry into a new upward cycle. Double Steel #CSC #WireRod #SteelCoil #HRC #CRC
Read Article→China Steel Corporation (CSC) Q2 2026 Quarterly Price / Dragon Steel Wire Rod Price List CSC Q2 Quarterly Products: Bar and Wire Rod (Low Carbon, Medium/High Carbon, Cold Heading, Low Alloy): Up NT$1,000/ton Dragon Steel (EAF) Products: EAF A-Grade Wire Rod: Up NT$1,000/ton 📌 Key Highlights: Ending Two Quarters of Flat Prices: This price list resumes an upward trend, marking the first price hike after three quarters of stable pricing. Reflecting Cost Trends: Primarily driven by support from international raw material prices and the depreciation of the New Taiwan Dollar (TWD), placing significant cost pressure on steel mills. Regional Market Correlation: As major Asian steel mills generally raise their wire rod quotations, this adjustment aligns with market expectations. 💡 The simultaneous NT$1,000 increase by CSC and Dragon Steel sends a strong signal of "catch-up" price adjustments: Defending Mill Profitability: Even as export orders for downstream fasteners have not yet fully recovered, CSC opted for a price hike. This indicates that exchange rates and raw material costs have reached the limits of what the mills can absorb. Boosting Market Confidence: After three quarters without an increase, this opening high aims to bolster industry confidence and encourage downstream inventory replenishment. Risk Considerations: While prices have been adjusted upward, the actual speed of demand absorption (de-stocking) at the end-user level remains the key factor in whether these price levels will stabilize. Double Steel
Read Article→Chung Hung Steel – Domestic Price List (April 2026) April Domestic Products: Hot-Rolled Coil (HRC): Increased by NT$1,200/ton Cold-Rolled Coil (CRC): Increased by NT$1,200/ton Galvanized Steel Coil (GI): Increased by NT$1,200/ton 📌 Price Flash: Post-adjustment Hot-Rolled base price is approximately NT$19,700/ton. May Export Prices: Will be adjusted based on product type and region. This significant upward adjustment (averaging NT$1,200/ton) in Chung Hung’s domestic prices is primarily driven by the following key factors: 1. Following Market Leaders: Aligning with the upward trend of China Steel Corporation’s (CSC) Q2 and April monthly prices, reflecting a consensus for price adjustments across the entire supply chain. 2. Strong Cost Support: With international scrap and iron ore prices stabilizing, mill production costs remain high, making a price hike inevitable to offset these costs. 3. Recovery in Downstream Confidence: Driven by market expectations, there is a noticeable increase in inquiries and restocking intent. The overall market sentiment has shifted from "cost-driven" to "demand-driven." Double Steel
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