Stainless Steel Market Transactions Active, Prices Remain Firm [SMM Stainless Steel Spot Daily Review]

Published: Mar 10, 2025 18:53

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[SMM Stainless Steel Spot Daily Review: Active Transactions in the Stainless Steel Market, Prices Remain Firm] On March 10, the stainless steel market saw active offers in the morning but mediocre transactions, while transactions improved in the afternoon. The most-traded 2505 futures contract fluctuated upward during the day, with prices rising to 13,475 yuan/mt as of 10:30, an increase of 1.6%. Spot premiums and discounts for 304/2B fluctuated significantly, with spot premiums in Wuxi ranging from -155 to 145 yuan/mt.

March 10—According to an in-depth survey by SMM,

the stainless steel market was active in the morning with rising offers, though transactions were moderate. In the afternoon, transactions improved significantly. In the futures market, the most-traded stainless steel futures contract SS2505 fluctuated upward. As of 10:30 on March 7, the most-traded stainless steel futures contract SS2505 saw a significant increase in its quotation, reaching 13,475 yuan/mt, up by 25 yuan or 1.6%. Spot premiums and discounts for 304/2B fluctuated significantly, with the stainless steel spot premiums in Wuxi ranging from -155 to 145 yuan/mt.

This week, stainless steel spot prices remained firm. In the morning, prices rose but transactions were weak, dominated by a wait-and-see sentiment. In the afternoon, as the futures market rebounded, downstream buyers' wait-and-see sentiment eased, and they began to make purchases.

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