[SMM Thread Analysis] three increases in post-section inventory, with a higher-than-expected increase

Published: Oct 10, 2019 17:53
[the national thread inventory increased three times after the festival, and the total warehouse increased by 369900 tons] this week, the national thread stock was 7.3883 million tons, an increase of 369900 tons (+ 5.3%) over the week before the festival, and + 15.6% from the same period last year. Among them, the factory inventory was 2.5254 million tons, an increase of 312300 tons (+ 14.1%) over the week before the festival, + 28.8% from the same period last year. Social inventory was 4.8629 million tons, an increase of 57700 tons (1.2 percent) over the previous week, and + 9.8 percent from the same period last year.

This week, the total thread warehouse of the whole country was 7.3883 million tons, an increase of 369900 tons (+ 5.3 percent) over the week before the festival, and + 15.6 percent from the same period last year. Among them, the factory inventory was 2.5254 million tons, an increase of 312300 tons (+ 14.1 percent) over the week before the festival, and + 28.8 percent compared with the week before the festival. Social inventory was 4.8629 million tons, an increase of 57700 tons (1.2 per cent) over the week before the festival, and + 9.8 per cent from the same period last year. At the end of the 70th anniversary of Daqing, the national thread inventory changed from decrease to increase. There are two reasons, first, the end of production restrictions, superimposed profits rebounded, some areas of steel enterprises re-hot start. Supply pressure could make a comeback. Second, Daqing, the market holiday, terminal access to goods is limited, the speed of demand release is greatly reduced. Combined with the above reasons, thread inventory is expected to increase by three.

 

Although the social treasury has returned to the trend of accumulation, the demand for the National Day holiday has been blocked, and two days after the festival, the terminal pickup mentality is more cautious because of the expected inventory deviation, and transportation has not yet fully recovered, the increase of 57700 tons is lower than the increase of 195600 tons in the same period last year, exceeding market expectations, showing the tenacity of the demand for building materials. Therefore, demand is still the support. On the supply side, although Daqing environmental protection production restrictions have come to an end, but the bugle of the autumn and winter heating season has slowly sounded, Tangshan yesterday issued an autumn and winter production restriction notice, in addition to three A and B grade steel enterprises, the rest of the steel production limits range from 20% to 55%. In the aspect of short process, the scrap resources are tight, the profit situation is still not ideal, and the power to resume production is insufficient. As a result, the supply side has not yet returned to the peak of full production.

To sum up, demand in the peak season, supply is still restrained, the next two weeks fundamentals may still be better, thread spot short-term or show a strong shock trend. It should be noted that China and the United States will hold consultations again today and tomorrow, and the concrete results will once again affect the market mentality.

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
Australia Reviews Anti-Dumping Duties on Galvanized Steel from India, Malaysia, Vietnam Amid Zinc Concerns
Sep 11, 2026 18:30
Australia Reviews Anti-Dumping Duties on Galvanized Steel from India, Malaysia, Vietnam Amid Zinc Concerns
Read More
Australia Reviews Anti-Dumping Duties on Galvanized Steel from India, Malaysia, Vietnam Amid Zinc Concerns
Australia Reviews Anti-Dumping Duties on Galvanized Steel from India, Malaysia, Vietnam Amid Zinc Concerns
On September 9, 2026, Australia initiated its second sunset review of anti-dumping measures on galvanized steel sheet from India, Malaysia and Vietnam, and separately launched a sunset review of countervailing measures on imports from India. The review covers July 2025-June 2026, with the final report expected by February 11, 2027. As galvanized steel is the largest end-use sector for zinc, the measures directly affect export costs and competitiveness, potentially impacting Australia’s domestic zinc demand and supply chain. Maintaining the duties would provide some protection for domestic steel and coating capacity, while termination could increase low-priced imports and affect regional zinc consumption. The final outcome remains subject to the authorities’ determination.
Sep 11, 2026 18:30
JCC Hongyuan Copper's $200M Expansion Project Aims to Boost Capacity to 550,000 mt by 2027
Sep 7, 2026 15:43
JCC Hongyuan Copper's $200M Expansion Project Aims to Boost Capacity to 550,000 mt by 2027
Read More
JCC Hongyuan Copper's $200M Expansion Project Aims to Boost Capacity to 550,000 mt by 2027
JCC Hongyuan Copper's $200M Expansion Project Aims to Boost Capacity to 550,000 mt by 2027
The 300,000 mt/year copper cathode expansion project of JCC Hongyuan Copper, a subsidiary of Jiangxi Copper Corporation, entered the pre-approval public notice stage of its environmental impact assessment on September 4, with a total investment of approximately 1.416 billion yuan. The project is planned to start construction in September 2026 and be completed in December 2027. Upon completion, JCC Hongyuan's total capacity will jump from 250,000 mt to 550,000 mt.
Sep 7, 2026 15:43
Japanese Yen Increases USD/JPY Drops Below 159 Amid Intervention Speculation
Sep 3, 2026 19:00
Japanese Yen Increases USD/JPY Drops Below 159 Amid Intervention Speculation
Read More
Japanese Yen Increases USD/JPY Drops Below 159 Amid Intervention Speculation
Japanese Yen Increases USD/JPY Drops Below 159 Amid Intervention Speculation
[SMM Precious Metal Express] The Japanese yen spiked sharply during Wednesday's trading, with USD/JPY falling below 159 and closing down 0.92% at 158.69, sparking speculation of Japanese currency intervention. The dollar index also dropped sharply, with a weaker dollar environment providing support for precious metals.
Sep 3, 2026 19:00