[SMM spot Information] stainless Steel Trading Light Steel Plant's new opening price remains stable

Published: May 20, 2020 13:34 (GMT+8)

[Wuxi stainless Steel Daily Review on May 20] SMM 20 May: today, Wuxi stainless steel 304 cold rolling quotation is generally stable, 304x2b rough edge coiling price range 13600Mb 13800 yuan / ton; 304hot rolling slightly increased 50 yuan / ton, 304 / NO.1 13250Mub 13350 yuan / ton; 3042B big factory coiling price 1390014100 yuan / ton, the average price increased by 100 yuan / ton.

Today, the price of 304 private cold rolling is stable, but traders reflect that the transaction atmosphere is light and there are fewer inquiry orders; the situation of hot rolling is slightly better than that of cold rolling, and some traders report a slight increase of 50 yuan per ton due to the increase in nickel price, but the overall transaction is general. Some operators believe that if the downstream demand can not continue to follow up, the price of stainless steel may fall.

At noon, Qingshan Steel Plant announced the price of the July order, and the hot and cold rolling price was the same as the last offer.

For 10:30 SHFE SS2007 contract price is 13460 yuan / ton, Wuxi stainless steel spot water is 310 RMB510 / ton. (spot trimming = rough edge + 170 yuan / ton)

 

 

For more information, please subscribe to SMM Nickel Research Group products "China Ni-Cr stainless Steel Industry chain routine report" and "China Ni-Cr stainless Steel Industry chain High-end report" to get the latest data analysis and market analysis of nickel ore, nickel pig iron (China + Indonesia), electrolytic nickel, nickel sulfate, chromium ore, ferrochrome and stainless steel (China + Indonesia). For order and trial, please call 021 tel 5166 6817 QQ: 2880 505562, contact: Li Chuntian]

     
 (上海有 色 网  李春田 TEL:021-5166 6817 QQ :2880505562)

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
[SMM Stainless Steel Flash] India Extends AD Probe on Stainless CRC from China, Indonesia and Vietnam by 6 Months
23 hours ago
[SMM Stainless Steel Flash] India Extends AD Probe on Stainless CRC from China, Indonesia and Vietnam by 6 Months
Read More
[SMM Stainless Steel Flash] India Extends AD Probe on Stainless CRC from China, Indonesia and Vietnam by 6 Months
[SMM Stainless Steel Flash] India Extends AD Probe on Stainless CRC from China, Indonesia and Vietnam by 6 Months
India's Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) issued a notification on September 22, confirming the central government's approval to extend the anti-dumping investigation deadline on stainless steel cold-rolled flat products originating in or exported from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam by six months, from September 28, 2026 to March 28, 2027. The extension maintains the original product scope covering 300 and 400 series coils, strips, sheets, plates, and circles, without issuing any findings or preliminary duty rates. The investigation, which commenced on September 29, 2025, covers specific austenitic, ferritic, and martensitic grades, excluding hot-rolled flat products, duplex grades, and 200-series products with specific nickel content levels.
23 hours ago
[SMM Analysis] Indonesian Production Cuts and Pre-Holiday Caution Slow the Decline in NPI Prices
Sep 24, 2026 16:47 (GMT+8)
[SMM Analysis] Indonesian Production Cuts and Pre-Holiday Caution Slow the Decline in NPI Prices
Read More
[SMM Analysis] Indonesian Production Cuts and Pre-Holiday Caution Slow the Decline in NPI Prices
[SMM Analysis] Indonesian Production Cuts and Pre-Holiday Caution Slow the Decline in NPI Prices
Indonesian production cuts slowed the decline in NPI prices, but rising port inventories and weak stainless steel demand kept buyers cautious. The NPI discount to refined nickel widened, modestly improving the economics of conversion to high grade matte, though direct NPI sales remained more profitable.
Sep 24, 2026 16:47 (GMT+8)
[SMM Analysis] Downstream Demand Shows No Improvement as Nickel Intermediate Prices Diverge
Sep 24, 2026 16:35 (GMT+8)
[SMM Analysis] Downstream Demand Shows No Improvement as Nickel Intermediate Prices Diverge
Read More
[SMM Analysis] Downstream Demand Shows No Improvement as Nickel Intermediate Prices Diverge
[SMM Analysis] Downstream Demand Shows No Improvement as Nickel Intermediate Prices Diverge
MHP payables weakened amid ample supply and cautious downstream buying, while high grade nickel matte payables held steady. Despite a rebound in benchmark nickel prices, MHP’s nickel and cobalt component prices fell. Nickel intermediates are expected to remain under pressure in the near term.
Sep 24, 2026 16:35 (GMT+8)