[SMM Stainless Steel Flash] Chinese Taiwan's 300-Series Stainless Steel HR Import Prices Climb for Sixth Month

Published: Aug 21, 2026 10:41

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Taiwan (POC) imported approximately 27,000 tonnes of 300-series stainless steel hot-rolled products in July, falling 50.2% MoM to a one-year low. Despite the sharp decline in import volumes, import prices rose for a sixth consecutive month, reaching a three-year and three-month high and significantly increasing procurement expenses for local businesses. Local buyers attributed the sustained price increase to Indonesia's nickel production restrictions, which have strengthened mineral values and prompted Indonesia to repeatedly raise its export quotations.

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