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US and German Stainless-Steel CR Coil Prices Stabilise on a bearish Note, China Faces Challenges
US and German Stainless-Steel CR Coil Prices Stabilise on a bearish Note, China Faces Challenges

US and German Stainless-Steel CR Coil Prices Stabilise on a bearish Note, China Faces Challenges

  • 04-Jul-2024 8:22 PM
  • Journalist: Peter Schmidt

With the week ending on June 21st, the prices of Stainless-Steel CR Coil decreased due to an imbalance between supply and demand in the US market. Prices in Germany have remained consistent with no notable changes in supply and demand. Meanwhile, prices declined marginally in the USA market due to an imbalance between supply and demand. Weak demand is leading to cautious purchasing behaviour and limited trade activity, impacting the overall market performance. Buyers are not accepting higher prices, reflecting the uncertainty in the Stainless-Steel CR Coil sector. Limited trade activity and weak order intake are contributing to the overall weak demand environment.

Week ending on June 21st, the prices of Stainless-Steel CR Coil decrease by 0.3% due to supply and demand disruption.  The Stainless-Steel CR Coil market in the USA is facing considerable pressure due to low demand situation. In response to the weak order intake, service centres are refraining from purchasing new batches. This situation has caused a cautious approach among market participants, leading to limited trade activity, and impacting the overall market dynamics. Consumers are purchasing only limited volumes, reflecting the unfavourable economic outlook and the prevailing uncertainty in the steel sector. The economic uncertainty and weak global steel market sentiment are key factors driving this cautious approach, impacting the stainless-steel CRC market's performance.

Based on the current market dynamics and conditions, the prices of Stainless-Steel CR Coil in Germany have remained constant with the trend observed in the past week, as there have been no notable changes in supply and demand influencing the final prices.

On June 21st, prices of Stainless-Steel CR Coil declined by 0.4% due to an imbalance between supply and demand. The Stainless-Steel CR Coil market in the USA is currently challenged by several factors. Service centres and distributors are observing a rising capacity utilization globally, while demand remains weak. This situation has led to cautious purchasing behaviour among market participants, further aggravating the supply-demand imbalance. Moreover, weakness in downstream industries, especially China's property sector, has significantly impacted the Stainless-Steel CR Coil market. Despite efforts to bolster the real estate sector with supportive policies, weak real estate, and weather factors, such as high temperatures in the north and heavy rains in the south, are negatively impacting construction activities. Buyers are not accepting higher prices, reflecting the unfavourable economic outlook and uncertainty in the Stainless-Steel CR Coil sector.

As per ChemAnalyst, there is a possibility of a price increase in Stainless-Steel CR Coil in the USA due to expected rise in demand in different industries. The construction sector might experience growth, leading to increased purchasing and higher prices for Stainless-Steel CR Coil. Additionally, Germany is looking at ways to support its domestic Stainless-Steel CR Coil industry, which could result in a global price increase. On the other hand, China's automotive industry is expanding, which could boost the demand for Stainless-Steel CR Coil worldwide, impacting prices in various regions such as the USA.

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