Khối lượng thu mua thép fero-molypden của Trung Quốc trong nửa đầu năm 2026 tăng 7,3% so với cùng kỳ năm trước.

The EU implemented a new steel import quota system on July 1, slashing Taiwan's galvanized product allocation by roughly 70% from around 400,000 tonnes to just over 130,000 tonnes. This severely impacts major domestic producers like Yieh Phui, Sheng Yu, and Prosperity Tieh. Lacking FTAs or reciprocal mechanisms, Taiwanese mills face fierce external price competition and rising domestic import threats, as displaced steel from Asian peers facing similar cuts may flood Taiwan. To mitigate losses, manufacturers plan to redirect shipments to non-EU markets such as the UK, Canada, and the US. Meanwhile, mills are pursuing product upgrades and urging the government to implement CNS product certifications to curb import risks.

Hoa Phat Dung Quat Integrated Steel Complex upgraded its QSP® line with Danieli’s Seven-Life Hydraulic Side Guides to enhance rolling stability and hot-rolled coil (HRC) quality. This phase two modernization builds on a line that has produced over 6 million tonnes since 2020. Post-upgrade, the line achieved a continuous casting speed of 6 m/min while maintaining a minimum strip thickness of 1.2 mm. Annual capacity expanded from 3.5 million tonnes to 3.9 million tonnes, covering low- and medium-carbon, LC/MC HSLA steel grades, and weathering steel.

Pomina Steel's shareholders approved a revival plan targeting VND 8.51 trillion in revenue for 2026 and VND 13.19 trillion for 2027, representing roughly fourfold and sixfold annual increases. This is backed by a projected construction steel output of 643,750 tonnes in 2026 and 997,500 tonnes in 2027. Forecasting EBITDA at VND 474 billion in 2026 and VND 941 billion in 2027, the recovery is driven by a two-year cooperation agreement with Vinhomes, securing working capital for the Pomina 3 plant. Pomina commenced shipments to Vingroup projects like VinFast and VinMetal, while creditors waived interest payments to aid financial stabilization.