Core Viewpoint - The national statistics indicate mixed trends in steel prices in the circulating market from late December 2025 to early January 2026, with some products experiencing price increases while others saw declines [1] Price Summary - Rebar (Φ20mm, HRB400E) price is 3191.6 CNY/ton, up by 7.0 CNY/ton, an increase of 0.2% compared to the previous period [1] - Wire rod (Φ8-10mm, HPB300) price is 3385.9 CNY/ton, up by 6.8 CNY/ton, an increase of 0.2% compared to the previous period [1] - Ordinary medium plate (20mm, Q235) price is 3341.7 CNY/ton, down by 10.6 CNY/ton, a decrease of 0.3% compared to the previous period [1] - Hot-rolled ordinary coil (4.75-11.5mm, Q235) price is 3275.3 CNY/ton, up by 2.2 CNY/ton, an increase of 0.1% compared to the previous period [1] - Seamless steel pipe (219*6, 20) price is 4051.3 CNY/ton, down by 13.7 CNY/ton, a decrease of 0.3% compared to the previous period [1] - Angle steel (5) price is 3410.5 CNY/ton, down by 10.3 CNY/ton, a decrease of 0.3% compared to the previous period [1]

Core Viewpoint - The monitoring of market prices for 50 important production materials in China shows a mixed trend, with 27 products experiencing price increases, 20 seeing declines, and 3 remaining stable in early January 2026 compared to late December 2025 [2]. Group 1: Price Changes in Major Categories - In the black metal category, rebar prices increased by 7.0 yuan per ton (0.2%), while ordinary medium plates decreased by 10.6 yuan per ton (-0.3%) [4]. - In the non-ferrous metal category, electrolytic copper rose by 6,181.2 yuan per ton (6.4%), and aluminum ingots increased by 1,827.3 yuan per ton (8.3%) [4]. - Chemical products showed varied results, with sulfuric acid decreasing by 12.0 yuan per ton (-1.1%) and lithium iron phosphate increasing by 5,080.0 yuan per ton (11.3%) [4]. Group 2: Energy and Coal Prices - In the petroleum and natural gas sector, liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices fell by 35.4 yuan per ton (-1.0%), while liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) rose by 72.0 yuan per ton (1.7%) [4]. - Coal prices also saw declines, with anthracite coal dropping by 24.7 yuan per ton (-2.8%) and coke decreasing by 50.0 yuan per ton (-3.6%) [4]. Group 3: Agricultural Products and Fertilizers - In agricultural products, rice prices increased by 3.0 yuan per ton (0.1%), while soybean prices fell by 90.4 yuan per ton (-2.1%) [5]. - Fertilizer prices showed mixed results, with urea increasing by 17.4 yuan per ton (1.0%) and potassium fertilizer decreasing by 6.7 yuan per ton (-0.2%) [5]. Group 4: Monitoring Methodology - The price monitoring covers 50 products across 9 categories, with data collected from over 2,000 wholesalers and dealers across 31 provinces [8][9]. - The methodology includes on-site price collection, phone inquiries, and electronic communications [9].

Core Viewpoint - The monitoring of market prices for 50 important production materials across nine categories indicates a mixed trend, with 15 products experiencing price increases, 30 seeing declines, and 5 remaining stable in late November 2025 compared to mid-November 2025 [2][3]. Group 1: Price Changes in Black Metals - Rebar (Φ20mm, HRB400E) price is 3168.4 CNY per ton, up by 29.4 CNY (0.9%) [5] - Wire rod (Φ8-10mm, HPB300) price is 3322.2 CNY per ton, up by 39.6 CNY [5] - Ordinary medium plate (20mm, Q235) price is 3387.4 CNY per ton, down by 6.3 CNY (-0.2%) [5] - Hot-rolled ordinary plate (4.75-11.5mm, Q235) price is 3294.9 CNY per ton, up by 5.9 CNY (0.2%) [5] - Seamless steel pipe (219*6, 20) price is 4068.8 CNY per ton, unchanged [5] - Angle steel (5) price is 3431.4 CNY per ton, up by 8.1 CNY (0.2%) [5] Group 2: Price Changes in Non-Ferrous Metals - Electrolytic copper (1) price is 86638.3 CNY per ton, up by 2.0 CNY [6] - Aluminum ingot (A00) price is 21413.3 CNY per ton, down by 246.7 CNY (-1.1%) [6] - Lead ingot (1) price is 16979.2 CNY per ton, down by 295.8 CNY (-1.7%) [6] - Zinc ingot (0) price is 22398.3 CNY per ton, down by 85.5 CNY (-0.4%) [6] Group 3: Price Changes in Chemical Products - Sulfuric acid (98%) price is 939.5 CNY per ton, up by 72.6 CNY [6] - Caustic soda (liquid, 32%) price is 825.1 CNY per ton, down by 20.9 CNY (-2.5%) [6] - Methanol (first grade) price is 2059.5 CNY per ton, up by 21.0 CNY (1.0%) [6] - Pure benzene (industrial grade) price is 5313.6 CNY per ton, down by 26.0 CNY [6] - Styrene (first grade) price is 6531.0 CNY per ton, up by 100.8 CNY (1.6%) [6] Group 4: Price Changes in Energy Products - Liquefied natural gas (LNG) price is 4213.7 CNY per ton, down by 54.4 CNY (-1.3%) [7] - Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) price is 4347.0 CNY per ton, up by 13.2 CNY (0.3%) [7] - Gasoline (95 National VI) price is 8022.7 CNY per ton, down by 27.9 CNY (-0.3%) [7] - Diesel (0 National VI) price is 6883.8 CNY per ton, down by 26.2 CNY (-0.4%) [7] Group 5: Price Changes in Agricultural Products - Rice (Japonica) price is 3914.8 CNY per ton, up by 1.5 CNY [8] - Wheat (National Standard Grade 3) price is 2498.3 CNY per ton, up by 10.0 CNY (0.4%) [8] - Corn (Yellow Corn Grade 2) price is 2195.4 CNY per ton, up by 27.3 CNY (1.3%) [8] - Cotton (White Cotton Grade 3) price is 14570.2 CNY per ton, up by 121.4 CNY (0.8%) [8] Group 6: Monitoring Methodology - The monitoring covers over 2000 wholesalers, agents, and dealers across more than 300 trading markets in 31 provinces [12] - Price monitoring methods include on-site price collection, phone inquiries, and electronic communications [13] - The price changes are categorized based on the percentage change [14]

Core Insights - The national statistics indicate mixed trends in steel prices in the circulating market from early to mid-November 2025, with some products experiencing price increases while others saw declines [1] Price Changes Summary - Rebar (Φ20mm, HRB400E) price is 3139.0 CNY/ton, up by 20.5 CNY/ton, a rise of 0.7%, compared to a previous decline of 0.1% [1] - Wire rod (Φ8-10mm, HPB300) price is 3282.6 CNY/ton, increased by 10.9 CNY/ton, a rise of 0.3%, following a previous decline of 0.3% [1] - Ordinary medium plate (20mm, Q235) price is 3393.7 CNY/ton, down by 18.1 CNY/ton, a decline of 0.5%, which is an increase in the decline rate by 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous period [1] - Hot-rolled ordinary coil (4.75-11.5mm, Q235) price is 3289.0 CNY/ton, decreased by 7.7 CNY/ton, a decline of 0.2%, which is a narrowing of the decline rate by 0.5 percentage points [1] - Seamless steel pipe (219*6, 20) price is 4068.8 CNY/ton, down by 10.4 CNY/ton, a decline of 0.3%, which is a narrowing of the decline rate by 0.1 percentage points [1] - Angle steel (5) price is 3423.3 CNY/ton, increased by 3.4 CNY/ton, a rise of 0.1%, which is a narrowing of the increase rate by 0.1 percentage points [1]

Core Viewpoint - The National Bureau of Statistics reported a 1.7% decrease in the price of live pigs (external three yuan) in mid-November compared to early November 2025, indicating a trend in the livestock market [1]. Price Changes Summary 1. General Price Trends - In mid-November 2025, 30 products saw price increases, while 17 experienced declines, and 3 remained stable compared to early November [1]. 2. Key Product Price Changes - **Black Metals**: - Rebar (Φ20mm, HRB400E) rose by 20.5 CNY to 3139.0 CNY, a 0.7% increase [2]. - Ordinary medium plate (20mm, Q235) fell by 18.1 CNY to 3393.7 CNY, a 0.5% decrease [2]. - **Non-ferrous Metals**: - Electrolytic copper (1) increased by 427.1 CNY to 86636.3 CNY, a 0.5% rise [2]. - Zinc ingot (0) decreased by 32.9 CNY to 22483.8 CNY, a 0.1% drop [2]. - **Chemical Products**: - Sulfuric acid (98%) surged by 81.6 CNY to 866.9 CNY, a 10.4% increase [2]. - Caustic soda (liquid, 32%) dropped by 12.1 CNY to 846.0 CNY, a 1.4% decrease [2]. - **Energy Products**: - Liquefied natural gas (LNG) fell by 55.8 CNY to 4268.1 CNY, a 1.3% decrease [2]. - Gasoline (95 National VI) rose by 50.3 CNY to 8050.6 CNY, a 0.6% increase [2]. - **Agricultural Products**: - Live pigs (external three yuan) decreased by 0.2 CNY to 11.6 CNY/kg, a 1.7% decline [3]. - Corn (yellow corn, second grade) increased by 22.2 CNY to 2168.1 CNY, a 1.0% rise [3]. 3. Agricultural Production Materials - Urea (medium and small particles) increased by 28.1 CNY to 1647.9 CNY, a 1.7% rise [3]. - Compound fertilizer (potassium sulfate compound fertilizer, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium content 45%) rose by 67.3 CNY to 3216.0 CNY, a 2.1% increase [3]. 4. Forest Products - Natural rubber (standard rubber SCRWF) surged by 323.6 CNY to 14800.0 CNY, a 22% increase [3]. - Pulp (imported needle pulp) rose by 52.4 CNY to 5572.4 CNY, remaining stable [3].

Core Viewpoint - The monitoring of market prices for 50 important production materials across nine categories shows a mixed trend, with 30 products experiencing price increases, 17 seeing declines, and 3 remaining stable in mid-November 2025 compared to early November 2025 [2][3]. Group 1: Price Changes in Major Categories - In the black metal category, rebar prices increased by 20.5 yuan per ton (0.7%), while ordinary medium plates decreased by 18.1 yuan per ton (-0.5%) [4]. - In the non-ferrous metals category, electrolytic copper rose by 427.1 yuan per ton (0.5%), while zinc ingots fell by 32.9 yuan per ton (-0.1%) [4]. - Chemical products saw significant price fluctuations, with sulfuric acid increasing by 81.6 yuan per ton (10.4%) and methanol decreasing by 35.9 yuan per ton (-1.7%) [4]. Group 2: Energy and Coal Prices - In the petroleum and natural gas sector, liquefied natural gas prices dropped by 55.8 yuan per ton (-1.3%), while gasoline prices increased by 50.3 yuan per ton (0.6%) [4]. - Coal prices showed an upward trend, with ordinary mixed coal increasing by 30.5 yuan per ton (5.0%) and Shanxi premium mixed coal rising by 33.6 yuan per ton (4.2%) [4]. Group 3: Agricultural Products and Inputs - Among agricultural products, corn prices rose by 22.2 yuan per ton (1.0%), while cotton prices fell by 37.0 yuan per ton (-0.3%) [5]. - In agricultural production materials, urea prices increased by 28.1 yuan per ton (1.7%), and compound fertilizer prices rose by 67.3 yuan per ton (2.1%) [5]. Group 4: Monitoring Methodology - The price monitoring encompasses a wide range of products across 31 provinces, involving over 2000 wholesalers and dealers, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the market [8][9]. - The methodology includes on-site price collection, telephone inquiries, and electronic communications to ensure accurate data [9].

Core Insights - The national statistics indicate mixed trends in steel prices across the market as of late August 2025, with various categories experiencing price declines compared to the previous period [1] Price Summary - Rebar (Φ20mm, HRB400E) is priced at 3218.2 CNY/ton, down 42.8 CNY/ton, a decrease of 1.3%, which is an increase in the decline rate by 1.1 percentage points from the previous period [1] - Wire rod (Φ8-10mm, HPB300) is priced at 3356.5 CNY/ton, down 48.9 CNY/ton, a decrease of 1.4%, with the decline rate increasing by 0.9 percentage points from the previous period [1] - Ordinary medium plate (20mm, Q235) is priced at 3525.8 CNY/ton, down 15.5 CNY/ton, a decrease of 0.4%, contrasting with a previous increase of 0.5% [1] - Hot-rolled ordinary plate coil (4.75-11.5mm, Q235) is priced at 3444.9 CNY/ton, down 37.4 CNY/ton, a decrease of 1.1%, compared to a previous increase of 0.5% [1] - Seamless steel pipe (219*6, 20) is priced at 4162.5 CNY/ton, down 10.0 CNY/ton, a decrease of 0.2% [1] - Angle steel (5) is priced at 3531.4 CNY/ton, down 17.1 CNY/ton, a decrease of 0.5%, contrasting with a previous increase of 0.3% [1]

Core Insights - The report highlights a structural price recovery in the context of anti-involution, with significant price variations across different sectors, indicating a phase of "structural recovery + inter-industry differentiation" [1][2][3] Price Tracking of Key Production Materials - As of early August 2025, among 49 major products, 19 saw price increases, 28 experienced declines, and 2 remained stable. The price increases were primarily in upstream coal (e.g., anthracite, coke), midstream agriculture (e.g., soybean meal, natural rubber), and downstream chemicals (e.g., sulfuric acid, methanol) [1] - Year-on-year data shows that industrial products are still in a downward trend, but the rate of decline is stabilizing. Steel and some chemical products have begun to recover, while coal, coke, traditional building materials, and certain petrochemical products remain at low levels [1][2] Price Changes Across Industry Chains - Recent data indicates that upstream industries are generally weak, with coal prices declining by 6% to 7%. Oil prices (WTI, Brent) have seen double-digit declines, while natural gas prices, despite being high year-on-year (28%), have significantly narrowed in growth [2] - Midstream industries show signs of recovery, with the bulk commodity index and shipping index rebounding, while downstream industries remain weak, particularly in real estate and traditional Chinese medicine [2][3] Industry Price Sentiment Data - The report analyzes price changes across the supply chain, revealing that upstream resource prices are generally weak but differentiated, with copper, aluminum, and precious metals benefiting, while the oil and coal sectors remain under pressure [3] - The midstream bulk commodity index has rebounded, and the price decline of rebar has narrowed to near stability. However, the building materials sector continues to face significant negative pressure [3]