[SMM Stainless Steel Flash] SEA Stainless Steel Prices Expected to Rise Next Week Due To Higher NPI Costs

Published: Apr 24, 2026 10:07

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Based on SMM Research, stainless steel prices in Southeast Asia are expected to rise USD20–40/ton next week. Continued strength in nickel ore prices has driven up NPI production costs, underpinning overall stainless steel cost levels and fuelling upward price expectations.

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