上期所副总经理张铭：钢铁工业正处于“规模扩张”向“质量提升”的关键转型期

Core Viewpoint - The steel industry is undergoing a critical transformation from "scale expansion" to "quality improvement" under the dual carbon goals, with significant potential for sustainable development [1] Group 1: Market Performance - In 2024, the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) achieved a trading volume of 776 million contracts in steel futures, a year-on-year increase of 2.7%, with rebar futures ranking first globally in commodity derivatives trading [2] - The SHFE has added dozens of registered brands for steel futures and expanded delivery warehouses by 16% to enhance delivery convenience [2] - The number of industrial clients participating in steel futures has gradually increased, with major companies like Baowu Steel and Sany Heavy Industry actively using futures tools for risk management [2] Group 2: Industry Support and Development - The steel industry has been included in the national carbon emissions trading market, with new guidelines emphasizing high-end, intelligent, green, efficient, safe, and specialized development [4] - The SHFE aims to enhance its services to the steel industry by improving trade pricing, risk management, and resource allocation, while also increasing the participation of industrial clients [4] - The SHFE is advancing the internationalization of steel futures, having included stainless steel futures and rebar options in the Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (QFII) trading scope [4]