[SMM Steel] Vietnam HRC Import Offers Stable as Buyers Remain Cautious

Published: Jul 24, 2026 15:21
[Vietnam] Indian and Indonesian HRC offers remained at USD 515-520/tonne CFR Vietnam, while SAE1006 material was offered at around USD 517.5/tonne CFR. Weak downstream demand kept most buyers on the sidelines and trading limited. Vietnamese slab export offers were stable at USD 480-490/tonne FOB.

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