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Published: Jul 14, 2026 17:03

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[Sheets & Plates] Today, export prices for HRC and other sheets & plates edged up $1/mt from the previous day, with HRC transaction prices at $486-492/mt. Raw material news disruptions pushed the futures market sharply higher in the afternoon. Market feedback indicated no significant release in actual inquiries or transactions yet, and markets outside China still need time to react. Some northern producers reported that no quotations were made today due to heavy rain, and subsequent shipments may be affected to some extent.

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