[SMM Stainless Steel Flash] Chinese Taiwan's Stainless Steel Exports Rebound to Fuel Factory Optimism

Published: Jun 18, 2026 09:46

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Chinese Taiwan's stainless steel sector showed a broad recovery in May, with export volumes rising 22% MoM to a yearly high of approximately 77,000 tons while export pricing climbed to its highest level in over a year, confirming international buyers' acceptance of consecutive stainless steel mill price hikes. Incoming shipments fell below recent monthly thresholds, easing market disruption from cheap foreign materials. The turnaround marks an end to a prolonged industry downturn dating back to 2023. With seven consecutive months of domestic price increases and strengthening global demand, markets are expecting a substantial improvement in corporate earnings ahead.

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