Steel Export Prices Fluctuate $1-5/ton Post-Holiday, Market Sentiment Positive, Galvanized Steel Stronger

Published: Feb 24, 2026 17:35

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SMM Flash:On the first day after the holiday, steel export prices fluctuated by $1-5 per ton, with most mainstream orders currently scheduled for late March to April. Based on transaction data, post-holiday restarts show reasonably good market sentiment, with traders reporting a busy inquiry flow during the day. Among flat steel products, galvanized steel is performing slightly stronger.

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