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Steel Coil Market Navigates Seasonal Slowdown Amid Extreme Weather

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Release time:2025-07-11
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China's steel coil market experienced muted demand in July due to seasonal factors and extreme weather, with hot-rolled coil prices hovering between RMB 3,850-3,950/ton. Regional disparities emerged as typhoons disrupted logistics in the east and south, while production cuts supported prices in the north.
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