【SMM Steel】Taiwan's Yieh Phui sharpens price hikes as global energy, steel costs soar

Published: Apr 1, 2026 16:31

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【SMM Steel】Taiwan's Yieh Phui announced significant April domestic/May export price hikes. Galvanized steel rose NT$1,700/t, pre-painted NT$2,000/t domestically; exports up $50/t. It's the 4th straight month of hikes. Energy, freight, and raw material costs are soaring amid Middle East tensions. Major global mills also raised prices. Galvanized steel prices in Taiwan have surged nearly 20% since late Feb. Low-cost inventory is depleting. Global economy is expanding.

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