[SMM Stainless Steel Flash] Taiwan (PoC)'s Yusco Raises October 304 Stainless Prices on Higher Raw Material Costs

Published: Sep 30, 2026 10:21 (GMT+8)

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Taiwan (PoC)'s Yusco announced October price adjustments, raising 304 stainless steel products while keeping 316L surcharges and 430 grade quotations unchanged. The revision reflects escalating production expenses driven by higher raw material costs and rising international oil prices. On the demand side, Taiwan (PoC)'s August export orders posted strong double-digit YoY growth for a nineteenth consecutive month of expansion, with machinery and basic metals orders showing particularly robust momentum underpinned by AI supply chain demand and semiconductor capital expenditures, pointing to steady terminal stainless steel demand. For complete price data, please refer to the SMM data terminal.

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