[SMM Weekly Wrap] Overall Rigid Demand Transactions Dominate, Grain-Oriented Silicon Steel Prices May Remain Temporarily Stable Next Week

Published: Jul 17, 2026 16:21

Grain-Oriented Silicon Steel Price Movements

Shanghai B23R085 grade: 12,200-12,200 yuan/mt

Wuhan 23RK085 grade: 11,700-11,700 yuan/mt

This week, China’s grain-oriented silicon steel market remained stable overall, with no notable price fluctuations. Mainstream quotations in the spot market were steady. Steel mills showed strong willingness to hold prices firm. For August, the base price for GO silicon steel was raised by 50 yuan/mt, with no significant rise or fall. Supply-demand conditions were generally stable. Steel mills maintained a steady production pace, resource supply was orderly, and market circulating inventory remained within reasonable range. Downstream end-users such as transformer enterprises purchased as needed, with just-in-time procurement dominating. The overall transaction pace was moderate. Market trading sentiment was cautious and rational. Traders mostly sold at stable prices, taking a wait-and-see stance, and price concessions or adjustments were rare.

Looking at market fundamentals, bullish and bearish factors are currently balanced. The cost side provides bottom support, while the demand side shows no significant boost or weakening signs. Overall, the GO silicon steel market is expected to continue its stable pattern next week, with prices likely to remain steady. Transactions will mostly be just-in-time procurement against a wait-and-see stance, with no clear upward or downward trend for now.

 

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