Shagang raises its scrap purchase price by $7/mt

Tuesday, 03 December 2024 10:15:49 (GMT+3)   |   Shanghai

On December 3, Jiangsu-based Shagang Group, China’s largest private steelmaker, announced a RMB 50/mt ($7/mt) increase in its scrap purchase price, following a RMB 50/mt decline on November 16, reflecting the improved sentiments as regards the future prospects for the scrap market.    

Accordingly, Shagang’s purchase prices for heavy melting scrap, HMS 1, 2 and 3 grades, have increased to RMB 2,620/mt ($364/mt), RMB 2,590/m ($360/mt) and RMB 2,560/mt ($356/mt) delivered, including 13 percent VAT, respectively.   

$1 = RMB 7.1996


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