Weak Demand and Geopolitical Tensions Suppress China's Galvanized Steel Market in July

Published: Aug 07, 2026 19:28 (GMT+8)

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【Galvanized Steel Market】According to SMM, persistent hot and rainy weather continued to weigh on outdoor construction activities across China, resulting in weak domestic galvanized steel orders throughout July. Meanwhile, anti-dumping measures and ongoing geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran continued to affect export orders, keeping domestic galvanized steel operating rates at relatively low levels during the month.

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