6.23 SMM Global Steel Daily Report

Published: Jun 23, 2026 18:20

[Slab] Today, HRC export prices fell by USD 1/tonne day-on-day, with HRC transaction prices at USD 492–501/tonne. Other flat steel prices were also lowered by USD 1–2/tonne. Although domestic export offers continued to decline, traders said overseas demand has not shown any clear recovery.

[Rebar] Today, rebar export FOB prices edged down by USD 1/tonne. Market participants reported that enquiries remained relatively muted, with no significant improvement in transactions. Participants continued to adopt a wait-and-see stance.

[Billet] Today, export billet offers remained weak but stable, currently quoted at USD 465–468/tonne. Market feedback indicated that Southeast Asia is currently in its traditional demand off-season, while buyers in the Middle East largely remained on the sidelines. Overseas customers showed limited willingness to place orders, and domestic export offers still lacked a clear competitive advantage, leaving transactions generally moderate.

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[Slab] Today, HRC export prices fell by USD 1/tonne day-on-day, with H - Shanghai Metals Market (SMM)