[SMM Hot-Rolled Arrivals] Arrivals in Major Cities Declined Significantly This Week

Published: Nov 11, 2025 18:23

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SMM Steel, November 4 – According to SMM statistics, the estimated total shipments of mainstream markets this week were 245,800 mt, up 31.51% WoW. By market:

SMM Steel, November 11 – According to SMM statistics, estimated total resource shipments in major markets this week were 107,200 mt, down 26.37% WoW from last week's shipping level. By market:

Table 1: Comparison of Arrivals in Major Markets

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Shanghai Market: Shipments to the Shanghai market continued to decrease this week. Specifically, shipments from steel mills in Northeast, North, and South China all declined, while shipments from East China mills remained stable. Looking ahead, recent hot-rolled coil prices have been in the doldrums, with no significant advantage in the price spread between East and South China. Additionally, transactions in the Shanghai market were average, coupled with inventory slightly higher than the same period in previous years, leading to weak ordering enthusiasm among merchants. Arrivals in the Shanghai market are expected to see no significant increase in the short term.

Chart 1: Arrivals in the Shanghai Market

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Lecong Market: Shipments to the Lecong market decreased WoW this week. Specifically, arrivals of resources from North China decreased WoW, while mainstream resources were largely stable WoW, with some steel mills still showing a preference for shipping to East China. Looking ahead, inventory in South China remains relatively high, and some steel mills still maintain certain shipping preferences. Meanwhile, WG plans to produce grade steel in the middle of the month. Arrivals are expected to remain at low levels in the short term.

Chart 2: Arrivals in the Lecong Market

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