China Steel Corporation (CSC) April 2026 Monthly & Q2 Quarterly Price List
■ April Monthly Price Products:
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Hot-Rolled Steel Plate/Coil (Commercial): Up NT$1,200/ton
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Hot-Rolled Steel Coil (Re-rolling): Up NT$1,200/ton
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Cold-Rolled Steel Coil (Commercial): Up NT$1,200/ton
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Electro-Galvanized (EG) Coil (Anti-fingerprint, Construction): Up NT$1,000/ton
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Hot-Dip Galvanized (GI) Coil (Construction, Pre-painted): Up NT$1,000/ton
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Hot-Dip Galvanized (GI) Coil (Appliances, Computer, Others): Up NT$1,000/ton
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Electrical Steel (ES) Coil (Mid-Low, High Grade): Up NT$1,000/ton
■ Q2 Quarterly Price Products:
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Bar and Wire Rod (Low/Mid-High Carbon, Cold Heading, Low Alloy): Up NT$1,000/ton
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Steel Plate (Shipbuilding, A36/SS400, SM570 Series): Up NT$1,000/ton
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Steel Plate (Other Plates): Up NT$1,000/ton
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Hot-Rolled Plate/Coil (Mid-High Carbon, Tool Steel): Up NT$1,000/ton
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Cold-Rolled Coil (Mid-High Carbon, Tool Steel, Drum-making): Up NT$1,000/ton
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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
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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.
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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
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Energy & Freight: Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pushed crude oil past $100 per barrel, leading to higher shipping and energy expenses.
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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
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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.
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International Pricing:
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USA: Nucor raised HRC prices for 9 consecutive weeks, reaching $1,100/t, a two-year high.
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Europe: HRC prices have stabilized at $800/t.
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Asia: Baosteel has implemented a cumulative increase of RMB 400/t since January, while Japanese mills hiked Q2 prices by JPY 10,000/t.
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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.
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