[SMM Analysis] Anti-Dumping Duties Hit China’s June Galvanized Steel Exports to South Korea; July Outlook Remains Gloomy

Published: Jul 24, 2026 17:30

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According to the latest China Customs data, China exported 1.0718 million tonnes of galvanized steel sheet in June 2026, down 11.24% MoM and 5.26% YoY. Cumulative exports for January–June 2026 totaled 6.7066 million tonnes, also 3.13% lower than the same period last year.

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According to the latest China Customs data, China exported 1.0718 million tonnes of galvanized steel sheet in June 2026, down 11.24% MoM and 5.26% YoY. Cumulative exports for January–June 2026 totaled 6.7066 million tonnes, also 3.13% lower than the same period last year.

By destination, the top three export markets in June 2026 were:

Thailand: 158.0 kt, accounting for 14.75% of total exports;
The Philippines: 151.0 kt, accounting for 14.1%;
Vietnam: 79.0 kt, ranking third.

June galvanized steel exports declined moderately from May, broadly in line with earlier market expectations. According to market participants, South Korea's anti-dumping duties on Chinese galvanized steel officially took effect on June 17, leading to an immediate reduction in export orders. Customs data show that China's galvanized steel exports to South Korea fell sharply by nearly 100 kt in June, making it the primary contributor to the overall monthly decline in exports.

Looking ahead to July, SMM expects galvanized steel exports to remain under pressure. The recent escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran, coupled with Iran's complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has significantly reduced shipping traffic through the waterway. According to market sources, some export orders from China to the Middle East have yet to recover. Meanwhile, the rainy season in Southeast Asia continues to weigh on downstream demand, while the ongoing wave of anti-dumping measures remains a headwind for overseas shipments. Considering current order books at domestic galvanized steel producers, SMM expects China's galvanized steel exports to show little meaningful recovery in July.

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