During the given week, ex-China rebar offer prices have moved up amid easing pressure from unsold stocks of old standard materials, while futures have been moving up too. As other Asian exporters have also increased offers for rebar.
Ex-China rebar offer prices have been heard at $465-475/mt FOB, October shipment, increasing by $7.5/mt on average compared to August 23.
During the given week, rebar prices in the Chinese domestic market have rebounded amid the easing effect of the shift in production standards. Currently, market sentiments improved to a certain degree, exerting a positive impact on rebar prices. At the same time, rebar futures prices edged up, also positively affecting its prices in spot market. It is thought that rebar prices in the Chinese domestic market will edge up in the coming week.
Offer prices of ex-Malaysia rebar have been heard at $485/mt DAP, theoretical weight, Singapore, edging up by $5/mt on average week on week. This translates to $475-480/mt on CFR basis.
Demand from SE Asia has been weak so far. Offer prices of rebar from traders, mainly Malaysian origin, have been heard at $485/mt CFR, Hong Kong, actual weight, up $10/mt week on week. Some offers from China have reached $490/mt CFR, Hong Kong, actual weight.
Average rebar spot prices in China have gained RMB 100/mt ($14/mt) compared to August 23, standing at RMB 3,297/mt ($464/mt) ex-warehouse, according to SteelOrbis’ information.
As of August 30, rebar futures at Shanghai Futures Exchange are standing at RMB 3,222/mt ($453/mt), increasing by RMB 68/mt ($9.6/mt) or 2.2 percent since August 23, while down 1.2 percent compared to the previous trading day, August 29.
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