Datos: movimiento del mercado SHFE, DCE (18 ago)

Official export data released by the US Department of Commerce showed that US outbound shipments of hot-dip galvanized (HDG) sheet and strip totaled 110,462 metric tons in June 2026. This volume represents a 0.4% decline from May 2026, though it remains 4.6% higher on a year-on-year basis. The sustained export volume highlights stable international demand for coated flat steel products originating from North American mills.

According to preliminary census data from the US Department of Commerce, US imports of steel slabs totaled 508,304 metric tons in June 2026, representing a marginal 0.2% month-on-month decrease but a 10.4% increase compared to June 2025. The total value of these imports reached $307.5 million. Brazil remained the dominant supplier, accounting for 200,364 metric tons of the monthly volume, followed by shipments from Mexico and Indonesia.

[Palanquilla de acero] Los precios FOB de hoy para las palanquillas cuadradas se mantienen estables, con una cotización de 448–454 USD por tonelada en el puerto de Jiangyin. La mayoría de los pedidos de embarque se concentran en octubre. Según la información del mercado, los precios actuales de exportación son mayormente cotizaciones base, con poco margen para nuevas caídas. Los mercados internacionales se ven impulsados principalmente por una demanda rígida, y la actividad de consultas y transacciones es en general moderada.