2月份我国钢材进口、出口均价环比均下降

Export Situation - In February, China's steel exports totaled 8.036 million tons, a month-on-month decrease of 10.1%, with an average export price of $678.3 per ton, down 8.9% month-on-month [1] - The main exported steel products in February included coated sheets, medium-thick wide steel strips, hot-rolled thin wide steel strips, wire rods, and coated plates, accounting for 63% of total steel exports [2] - Among 22 major steel categories, 17 experienced a month-on-month decline in export volume, with significant drops exceeding 20% for several categories [3] Import Situation - In February, China imported 550,000 tons of steel, a month-on-month increase of 10.2%, with an average import price of $1,587.4 per ton, down 6.3% month-on-month [1] - The import volume of large section steel, rebar, hot-rolled narrow steel strips, and coated sheets saw significant reductions, while the import of steel billets increased substantially [5] - The overall structure of steel imports remained stable, but the scale continued to decrease, with notable declines in imports from major countries [7] Price Trends - The average import prices for most steel varieties showed a significant month-on-month decline, while some categories like medium and small section steel, bars, and wire rods experienced slight price increases [6] - The average export price for steel decreased significantly, with a notable drop in the export price of steel billets [8] Future Outlook - The total steel export volume increased year-on-year in January-February, but the total export value decreased, indicating a downward trend in export prices [8] - The steel export situation is expected to remain challenging, with poor order intake reported by major steel exporters after the Spring Festival [8] - Trade remedy investigations initiated against China by foreign countries could significantly impact steel exports, necessitating proactive responses from companies [8]