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DONG YU Market Radar 26.Oct.23
Stainless Steel Offers Adjust as Supply and Shipping Risks Remain in Focus October 23, 2026 | DONG‑YU Stainless Steel Enterprise Co., Ltd. Stainless steel offers in China eased this morning following a pullback in nickel futures. Supply developments in Indonesia, continued production restraint at Chinese mills and reported weather-related port restrictions remain key factors for near-term pricing and delivery planning. Market Snapshot According to the morning market report: I
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DONG YU Market Radar 26.Oct.23
Stainless Steel Offers Adjust as Supply and Shipping Risks Remain in Focus October 23, 2026 | DONG‑YU Stainless Steel Enterprise Co., Ltd. Stainless steel offers in China eased this morning following a pullback in nickel futures. Supply developments in Indonesia, continued production restraint at Chinese mills and reported weather-related port restrictions remain key factors for near-term pricing and delivery planning. Market Snapshot According to the morning market report: I
1天前
DONG YU Market Radar 2026.10.22
Stainless Steel Prices Move Higher as Nickel Rebounds and Supply Expectations Tighten October 22, 2026 | DONG‑YU Stainless Steel Enterprise Co., Ltd. Stainless steel offers in China moved higher this morning as a sharp rebound in nickel futures strengthened market sentiment. Reports of potential coordinated production cuts in Indonesia, alongside production restraint at Chinese stainless steel mills, have brought renewed attention to supply availability and near-term pricing.
2天前
Why a Nickel Correction Does Not Automatically Mean Lower Stainless Steel Prices
Nickel prices recorded a notable correction at the beginning of October. According to official London Metal Exchange data, the cash seller price declined from approximately US$16,430 per MT on 2 October to US$15,470 on 6 October 2026. This movement has naturally raised questions about whether stainless steel prices will follow. However, the current market should not be interpreted through nickel alone. While weaker nickel may reduce one element of cost support, other factors
10月7日
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival from DONG-YU Stainless Steel.
Wishing our customers, partners, and friends unity, prosperity, and new possibilities under the full moon. Please note that our Taiwan office will be closed for the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday from September 25 to 27, 2026, and will resume normal operations on September 28, 2026. Thank you for your continued trust and partnership. Together, Beyond Every Horizon.
9月24日
Clean geometry. Consistent performance.
DONG-YU supplies ASTM A554 stainless steel square and rectangular welded tubes in 201, 304 and 316L, built for architectural, decorative and structural applications. Every Specification Matters. 🌐 www.dongyusteelcorp.com.tw #StainlessSteel #SquareTube #RectangularTube #ASTMA554 #DongYuSteel
9月22日
Why a Stronger RMB Is Keeping Stainless Steel Export Prices Firm
September 22, 2026 Lower raw material prices do not always lead to lower stainless steel export prices. While nickel-related input costs have recently softened, the Chinese RMB has continued to strengthen against the US dollar. For international buyers, this currency movement is becoming an increasingly important part of the final purchasing cost. How Currency Appreciation Affects Export Pricing Chinese mills and processors calculate most domestic expenses in RMB, including r
9月22日
DONG YU Market Radar 26.Oct.23
Stainless Steel Offers Adjust as Supply and Shipping Risks Remain in Focus October 23, 2026 | DONG‑YU Stainless Steel Enterprise Co., Ltd. Stainless steel offers in China eased this morning following a pullback in nickel futures. Supply developments in Indonesia, continued production restraint at Chinese mills and reported weather-related port restrictions remain key factors for near-term pricing and delivery planning. Market Snapshot According to the morning market report: I
1天前
DONG YU Market Radar 2026.10.22
Stainless Steel Prices Move Higher as Nickel Rebounds and Supply Expectations Tighten October 22, 2026 | DONG‑YU Stainless Steel Enterprise Co., Ltd. Stainless steel offers in China moved higher this morning as a sharp rebound in nickel futures strengthened market sentiment. Reports of potential coordinated production cuts in Indonesia, alongside production restraint at Chinese stainless steel mills, have brought renewed attention to supply availability and near-term pricing.
2天前
Why a Nickel Correction Does Not Automatically Mean Lower Stainless Steel Prices
Nickel prices recorded a notable correction at the beginning of October. According to official London Metal Exchange data, the cash seller price declined from approximately US$16,430 per MT on 2 October to US$15,470 on 6 October 2026. This movement has naturally raised questions about whether stainless steel prices will follow. However, the current market should not be interpreted through nickel alone. While weaker nickel may reduce one element of cost support, other factors
10月7日
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival from DONG-YU Stainless Steel.
Wishing our customers, partners, and friends unity, prosperity, and new possibilities under the full moon. Please note that our Taiwan office will be closed for the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday from September 25 to 27, 2026, and will resume normal operations on September 28, 2026. Thank you for your continued trust and partnership. Together, Beyond Every Horizon.
9月24日
Clean geometry. Consistent performance.
DONG-YU supplies ASTM A554 stainless steel square and rectangular welded tubes in 201, 304 and 316L, built for architectural, decorative and structural applications. Every Specification Matters. 🌐 www.dongyusteelcorp.com.tw #StainlessSteel #SquareTube #RectangularTube #ASTMA554 #DongYuSteel
9月22日
Why a Stronger RMB Is Keeping Stainless Steel Export Prices Firm
September 22, 2026 Lower raw material prices do not always lead to lower stainless steel export prices. While nickel-related input costs have recently softened, the Chinese RMB has continued to strengthen against the US dollar. For international buyers, this currency movement is becoming an increasingly important part of the final purchasing cost. How Currency Appreciation Affects Export Pricing Chinese mills and processors calculate most domestic expenses in RMB, including r
9月22日
Europe's New Steel Safeguards Aren't Just About Quotas. They're Reshaping Who Gets to Compete.
For years, many exporters viewed the European market through a relatively straightforward lens: secure an order, allocate quota, and ship. That era is ending. With the EU's latest safeguard measures now taking effect, the conversation is no longer simply about how much steel can enter Europe. It has become a question of who is structurally positioned to serve Europe over the long term. The new framework introduces three simultaneous barriers: Country-specific import quotas A
7月9日
DONG-YU Market Radar -The End of Anonymous Imports? How Trump's New Customs Enforcement Order Could Reshape Global Supply Chains
On June 3, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order titled: "Strengthening Customs Enforcement." At first glance, many may view this as another customs compliance initiative. In reality, it may represent something far bigger. The United States is no longer satisfied with knowing what is being imported. It now wants to know: Who imported it. Who owns the importer. Who manufactured it. Where the raw materials originated. How the product was produced. This mar
6月4日
Nickel Shockwave: Indonesia Is No Longer Playing Defense - It's Rewriting the Rules
The market didn’t just move. It reacted. Nickel surged. Stainless futures followed. Base metals across Asia lit up almost in unison. But if you think this is about price, you're already behind. This Is Not a Tax. This Is a Strategic Extraction Indonesia is signaling a decisive shift: Export tax on nickel products Windfall (excess profit) tax Pre-shipment inspection authority 강화 At first glance, it looks like a fiscal move. In reality, it's something far more aggressive: A sys
5月7日
India Backs Down: Stainless Steel Barrier Falls - China Supply Returns Directly
The market doesn't bend to policy forever. Eventually, reality forces a decision. India's latest move says everything. On April 27, the Indian Ministry of Steel made a decisive shift: Extending the BIS certification exemption for stainless flat products (including semi-finished materials) until October 26, 2026. But this is more than an extension. It's a full strategic reversal. ⚠️ What Changed And Why It Matters Two critical signals stand out: Inclusion of IS 14650 (billets,
4月29日
The market doesn't bend to policy forever. Eventually, reality forces a decision.India's latest move says everything.On April 27, the Indian Ministry of Steel made a decisive shift: Extending the BI
The global nickel market is entering a new phase, not of surplus, but of controlled scarcity. Indonesia, the undisputed center of global nickel supply, is no longer maximizing output. Instead, it is strategically tightening the tap. With the 2026 RKAB quota cut by approximately 30%, down to 260–270 million wet metric tons, the message is clear: 👉 price stability now outweighs volume expansion. But here lies the real tension. Domestic smelter demand in Indonesia is estimated
4月29日
CBAM Is Not a Tax - It's a Supply Chain Filter
Many still see CBAM as just another “carbon tax.” That understanding is already behind the curve. CBAM is not about taxation. It is about redefining competitiveness across the global industrial supply chain. 1. The Core Logic: Not Just a Formula On paper, CBAM looks simple: CBAM Cost = Certificate Quantity × EU ETS Price But the real mechanism goes deeper. CBAM cost is driven by: The gap between embedded emissions and free allowances A market-driven carbon price (EU ETS) A ca
4月27日
Clean geometry. Consistent performance.
DONG-YU supplies ASTM A554 stainless steel square and rectangular welded tubes in 201, 304 and 316L, built for architectural, decorative and structural applications. Every Specification Matters. 🌐 www.dongyusteelcorp.com.tw #StainlessSteel #SquareTube #RectangularTube #ASTMA554 #DongYuSteel
9月22日
Built for precision. Finished to perform.
ASTM A554 welded stainless steel tubes, available in 201, 304 and 316L for architectural, decorative and structural applications. Every Specification Matters. 🌐 www.dongyusteelcorp.com.tw #StainlessSteel #WeldedTube #ASTMA554 #DongYuSteel
9月17日
Precision you can see. Consistency you can trust.
DONG-YU supplies ASTM A554 welded stainless steel tubes in MT201, MT304 and MT316L—engineered for architectural, decorative and structural applications. Every specification matters. 🌐 www.dongyusteelcorp.com.tw #StainlessSteel #WeldedTube #ASTMA554 #StainlessSteelTube #DongYuSteel
9月16日
DONG-YU RADAR | Stainless Steel Market Insight
The Market Isn't Weak - It's Waiting for the Next Trigger. Monday | 29 June 2026 After last week's volatility, the stainless steel market has entered another period of equilibrium. Prices remain relatively stable on the surface, but underneath, several key variables continue to reshape market expectations for the second half of the year. Nickel: The Market Is Waiting for Indonesia LME Nickel closed slightly lower at USD 16,805/MT, while SHFE Nickel recovered modestly during t
6月29日
Stainless Steel Market Insight | When Falling Prices Do Not Mean Oversupply
For many market participants, another decline in nickel prices appears to confirm a bearish outlook for stainless steel. I believe the reality is more nuanced. Overnight, LME Nickel retreated below USD 17,300/MT, while stainless steel futures continued to weaken. Spot prices in Wuxi followed the move, with both 304 cold rolled and hot rolled products slipping further. On the surface, the market seems trapped in a familiar cycle of weak sentiment and cautious buying. Yet benea
6月24日
Stainless Steel Market Commentary | Prices Are Rising Again. Demand Is Not.
Every rally needs a story. For most of this year, the stainless steel market has traded on a single narrative: future nickel shortages. Indonesia's mining policies, delayed quota approvals, supply disruptions, and tightening raw material availability all contributed to a belief that nickel prices would eventually move higher. Today, that narrative is beginning to crack. LME Nickel edged higher overnight. Stainless steel futures continued to recover. Chinese spot prices moved
6月16日
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