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不锈钢：盘面震荡为主 原料承压钢厂排产增加
Jin Tou Wang·2025-10-31 02:09

Core Insights - The stainless steel market is experiencing price stability, with Wuxi and Foshan's 304 cold-rolled prices holding at 12,950 CNY/ton as of October 30, 2023, while the basis has increased by 80 CNY/ton to 395 CNY/ton [1] - Nickel ore prices remain strong, with the Philippines entering the rainy season, leading to reduced supply, while Indonesia's nickel ore supply is relatively ample [1][3] - Domestic stainless steel production is on the rise, with September's output increasing by 3.35% month-on-month and 4.32% year-on-year, and October's production expected to continue this trend [2] Supply and Production - In September, 43 domestic stainless steel mills produced 3.4267 million tons of crude steel, a month-on-month increase of 11.11 million tons [2] - October's crude steel output is projected at 3.4472 million tons, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 0.6% and a year-on-year increase of 4.75% [2] - The 300 series production in September was 1.7627 million tons, with a month-on-month increase of 2.48% and a year-on-year increase of 5.1% [2] Inventory and Market Dynamics - Social inventory is slightly decreasing, but the pace is slow, with Wuxi and Foshan's 300 series social inventory at 492,200 tons, down by 2,700 tons week-on-week [2] - As of October 30, stainless steel futures inventory was 73,777 tons, a decrease of 599 tons week-on-week [2] - The market sentiment is weak, with nickel iron prices under pressure, and domestic and Indonesian iron mills facing increasing losses [3] Price Trends and Market Outlook - The nickel iron market is currently quoted between 935-940 CNY/nickel (tax included), indicating a widening psychological price gap between supply and demand [1][3] - The chromium market is also under pressure due to weak stainless steel demand, leading to increased supply pressure and declining chromium ore prices [1][3] - Overall, the macroeconomic sentiment shows improvement, but demand from downstream sectors remains insufficient, leading to increased pressure from both supply and inventory [3]