[SMM Steel]

Published: Sep 7, 2026 16:19
[Rebar] Today, rebar export quotations at Tianjin Port remained stable, with overall transaction prices ranging from USD 483-488/ton. According to exporters, market inquiries have improved slightly recently, and mills saw some divergence in order intake — most mills continued to post flat order books, while a few saw improvement in order demand from deep-sea (ocean-going) regions.

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