【SMM Steel】Taiwan's Feng Hsin Launches New 2-Inch Channel Steel to Compete with Imports

Published: Oct 29, 2025 16:39

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【SMM Steel】Taiwanese long steel producer Feng Hsin Steel has successfully developed and launched 2-inch channel steel into the market. This product specification faced market gap after Kao Yung Steel's closure, with annual demand estimated at 500-600 tons, previously triggering short-term imports from China and Japan. Although Chinese and Japanese products are expected to enter the market in volume, local distributors note domestic advantages including product quality and immediate delivery without stockpiling requirements will enhance competitiveness.

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