Price Trends - National Bureau of Statistics data indicates a significant increase in steel prices in the national circulation market in late July 2025 [1] - Rebar (Φ20mm, HRB400E) price reached 3304.1 CNY/ton, up 143.5 CNY/ton, a rise of 4.5%, expanding by 2.8 percentage points from the previous period [1] - Wire rod (Φ8-10mm, HPB300) price was 3469.0 CNY/ton, increasing by 141.5 CNY/ton, a rise of 4.3%, with an expansion of 2.4 percentage points from the previous period [1] - Ordinary medium plate (20mm, Q235) price hit 3526.3 CNY/ton, up 123.6 CNY/ton, a rise of 3.6%, expanding by 2.7 percentage points from the previous period [1] - Hot-rolled ordinary coil (4.75-11.5mm, Q235) price reached 3474.3 CNY/ton, increasing by 175.2 CNY/ton, a rise of 5.3%, with an expansion of 3 percentage points from the previous period [1] - Seamless steel pipe (219*6, 20) price was 4167.5 CNY/ton, up 30.6 CNY/ton, a rise of 0.7%, expanding by 0.4 percentage points from the previous period [1] - Angle steel (5) price reached 3573.4 CNY/ton, increasing by 134.2 CNY/ton, a rise of 3.9%, with an expansion of 2.3 percentage points from the previous period [1]