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Published: Jun 26, 2026 16:28

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[Sheets & Plates] Today, HRC prices were mainly stable, while export prices for other sheets & plates saw day-on-day declines. HRC transaction prices were at $491-500/mt. The situation in the Strait of Hormuz fluctuated. This week, there were some new inquiries for HRC, medium-thickness plates, and other products from that region. However, actual transactions remained relatively limited, according to seller feedback. Additionally, about 10,000 mt of Q195 HRC for re-export was recently sold to Vietnam at a CFR price of $500-503/mt.

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