[SMM Stainless Steel Flash] Chinese Taiwan's Walsin Lihwa Freezes Stainless Steel Wire Rod Prices for July

Published: Jul 2, 2026 13:59

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Walsin Lihwa has issued flat pricing for its July stainless steel wire rods, ending seven consecutive months of price increases, with 200, 300, and 400 series products all held unchanged, mirroring Yusco's decision to freeze prices for the month. A stronger US dollar has pressured metal markets, weighing on key raw materials such as nickel and stainless steel scrap. Offsetting factors include rising ferromolybdenum costs and peak summer electricity rates, which continue to add financial pressure on manufacturing operations. Balancing these conflicting cost dynamics against customer needs, Walsin Lihwa opted for a stable pricing approach to safeguard buyers' market competitiveness.

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