Snapshot: Yonggang, Zenith Steel cut contract volume further in mid-Apr

Published: Apr 09, 2018 16:51 (GMT+8)
Yonggang planned to cut 45% of its rebar long-term contracts with domestic buyers during April 11-20, compared with a 30% cut during April 1-10, SMM learned.

SHANGHAI, Apr 9 (SMM) – Yonggang planned to cut 45% of its rebar long-term contracts with domestic buyers during April 11-20, compared with a 30% cut during April 1-10, SMM learned.

Its wire, rod and bar contracts would be cut 35% during April 11-20, compared with the 30% cut in the previous 10-day period.

The contracted volumes were discussed and agreed between steel mills and their buyers in the previous year. A 20% cut in actual execution is often seen.

For Yonggang, the sharp cut is due to an increase in its exports, SMM understood.

Separately, Zenith Steel planned to cut 30% of its rebar domestic contracts during April 11-20, same as the level seen during April 1-10. Its wire, rod, and bar contracts would be but 10% during April 11-20, compared with a 20% cut in the previous 10-day period.

Shagang, on the other hand, planned to keep its rebar contracted volume unchanged.

 


For editorial queries, please contact Daisy Tseng at daisy@smm.cn 
For more information on how to access our research reports, please email service.en@smm.cn 

Data Source Statement: Except for publicly available information, all other data are processed by SMM based on publicly available information, market communication, and relying on SMM's internal database model. They are for reference only and do not constitute decision-making recommendations.

For any inquiries or for more information, please contact: lemonzhao@smm.cn
For more information on how to access our research reports, please contact:service.en@smm.cn
Related News
Heyuan Issues Strict Regulations and Fines for Unauthorized Waste Lead-Acid Battery Management
Sep 28, 2026 17:34 (GMT+8)
Heyuan Issues Strict Regulations and Fines for Unauthorized Waste Lead-Acid Battery Management
Read More
Heyuan Issues Strict Regulations and Fines for Unauthorized Waste Lead-Acid Battery Management
Heyuan Issues Strict Regulations and Fines for Unauthorized Waste Lead-Acid Battery Management
[Waste Lead-Acid Battery Market Update] Recently, the Heyuan Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau issued the "Notice on Regulating the Management of Waste Lead-Acid Batteries." According to the Ecological Environment Code of the People's Republic of China, enterprises and public institutions that engage in the collection and storage of waste without a permit may be fined 200,000-1 million yuan; those that engage in utilization and disposal operations without a permit may be fined 1-5 million yuan and ordered to suspend operations or shut down, with responsible persons fined 100,000-1 million yuan; if the act constitutes a crime, criminal liability shall be pursued in accordance with the law.
Sep 28, 2026 17:34 (GMT+8)
"Guangzhou Tightens E-bike Waste Lead-Acid Battery Management, Clarifies Hazardous Waste Rules"
Sep 28, 2026 17:33 (GMT+8)
"Guangzhou Tightens E-bike Waste Lead-Acid Battery Management, Clarifies Hazardous Waste Rules"
Read More
"Guangzhou Tightens E-bike Waste Lead-Acid Battery Management, Clarifies Hazardous Waste Rules"
"Guangzhou Tightens E-bike Waste Lead-Acid Battery Management, Clarifies Hazardous Waste Rules"
[Market Dynamics of Waste Lead-Acid Batteries from E-bikes] Recently, the Guangzhou Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau issued a notice on the key points for environmental management of waste lead-acid batteries from e-bikes in Guangzhou. The document clarifies that waste lead-acid batteries are hazardous waste (HW31, 900-52), and scrap batteries generated from store recycling, trade-in, and repair must be transferred to licensed units. Units holding a hazardous waste collection permit (including 900-52) are exempt from electronic transfer manifests during the collection process under the centralized collection pilot program.
Sep 28, 2026 17:33 (GMT+8)
Peru sees 1 million t/y copper output boost within five to six years
Sep 26, 2026 01:38 (GMT+8)
Peru sees 1 million t/y copper output boost within five to six years
Read More
Peru sees 1 million t/y copper output boost within five to six years
Peru sees 1 million t/y copper output boost within five to six years
Peru's Energy and Mines Minister Guillermo Shinno said the country expects to add about 1 million tonnes of annual copper production within five to six years through new mining projects. The world's third-largest copper producer anticipates 2026 output of 2.5 to 2.7 million tonnes, roughly unchanged from 2023 as declining ore grades and recurring social conflicts weigh on supply. The newly elected government is seeking to reverse that stagnation by cutting red tape; in the two months since taking office, mining companies have stepped up engagement with the ministry. Shinno said officials have identified 27 permits that could be eliminated from roughly 100 mining-sector requirements, without lowering environmenta
Sep 26, 2026 01:38 (GMT+8)