[SMM Sheets & Plates Daily Review] HRC Futures Prices to Maintain Fluctuating Trend in the Short Term

Published: Apr 7, 2026 17:44

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HRC futures fluctuated downward today, with the most-traded contract closing at 3,275, down 0.37% MoM. Spot market side, market quotations remained largely stable with slight price cuts in some markets. Market transactions were relatively lackluster, dominated by rigid-demand purchases. In terms of supply, few new maintenance shutdowns were added this week, and coupled with the gradual production resumptions from earlier maintenance, supply showed an incremental trend. Demand side, futures and spot price trends diverged, and spot market purchasing enthusiasm was weak, mainly driven by rigid demand. Inventory side, Zhangjiagang port inventories accumulated 30,000 mt compared to pre-holiday levels, and affected by the holiday, destocking performance in some markets may fall short of ....

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