Core Insights - The report by Zhiyan Consulting outlines the current market status and development strategies for the black metal industry in China from 2026 to 2032 [1] Price Trends - As of early February 2026, the market price for ordinary medium plates (20mm, Q235) is 3327.7 yuan per ton, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 4.78% and a month-on-month decrease of 0.19% [1] - The highest recorded price for the same period in the past five years was 5238.7 yuan per ton in early February 2022 [1]

Core Viewpoint - The report by Zhiyan Consulting highlights the market trends and industry outlook for the low-carbon steel plate sector in China from 2026 to 2032, indicating a decline in market prices for hot-rolled ordinary plates in early February 2026 compared to previous years [1] Price Trends - The market price for hot-rolled ordinary plates (4.75—11.5mm, Q235) in early February 2026 is reported at 3258.1 yuan per ton, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 5.64% and a month-on-month decrease of 0.45% [1] - The highest recorded price in the same period over the past five years was in early February 2022, reaching 5065.9 yuan per ton [1]

Core Insights - The report by Zhiyan Consulting analyzes the market trends and future outlook of the ordinary carbon structural steel industry in China from 2026 to 2032 [1] Price Trends - As of late January 2026, the market price for ordinary medium plates (20mm, Q235) is 3334 yuan per ton, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 5.01% and a month-on-month decrease of 0.27% [1] - The highest recorded price in the past five years for the same period was in January 2022, reaching 5078.8 yuan per ton [1]

Core Insights - The report by Zhiyan Consulting analyzes the market dynamics and industry prospects of the low-carbon steel plate sector in China from 2026 to 2032 [1] Price Trends - As of late January 2026, the market price for hot-rolled ordinary plates (4.75—11.5mm, Q235) is 3,272.8 yuan per ton, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 5.52% and a month-on-month decrease of 0.37% [1] - The highest recorded price in the same period over the past five years was in late January 2022, reaching 4,928.6 yuan per ton [1]

Core Viewpoint - The report by Zhiyan Consulting analyzes the market dynamics and industry prospects of the low-carbon steel plate sector in China from 2026 to 2032, highlighting recent price trends and historical data for hot-rolled ordinary plates. Price Trends - As of mid-January 2026, the market price for hot-rolled ordinary plates (4.75—11.5mm, Q235) is 3285.1 yuan per ton, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 4.25% and a month-on-month increase of 0.3% [1] - The highest recorded price in the past five years occurred in mid-January 2022, reaching 4876.8 yuan per ton [1] - The report includes a statistical chart detailing the price fluctuations of hot-rolled ordinary plates from 2020 to mid-January 2026 [1]

Core Viewpoint - The report by Zhiyan Consulting analyzes the market trends and future outlook of the ordinary carbon structural steel industry in China from 2026 to 2032, highlighting recent price movements and historical data [1] Price Trends - As of mid-January 2026, the market price for ordinary medium plates (20mm, Q235) is 3343.1 yuan per ton, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 3.79% and a month-on-month increase of 0.04% [1] - The highest recorded price in the past five years for the same product was 5015 yuan per ton in mid-January 2022 [1]

Core Viewpoint - The national statistics indicate mixed trends in steel prices in the circulating market from mid-December to late December 2025, with some prices increasing while others decreased [1] Price Summary - Rebar (Φ20mm, HRB400E) price is 3184.6 CNY/ton, up by 14.8 CNY/ton, an increase of 0.5% compared to the previous period [1] - Wire rod (Φ8-10mm, HPB300) price is 3379.1 CNY/ton, up by 24.6 CNY/ton, an increase of 0.7% compared to the previous period [1] - Ordinary medium plate (20mm, Q235) price is 3352.3 CNY/ton, down by 8.8 CNY/ton, a decrease of 0.3% compared to the previous period [1] - Hot-rolled ordinary coil (4.75-11.5mm, Q235) price is 3273.1 CNY/ton, up by 6.0 CNY/ton, an increase of 0.2% compared to the previous period [1] - Seamless steel pipe (219*6, 20) price is 4065.0 CNY/ton, down by 1.7 CNY/ton compared to the previous period [1] - Angle steel (5) price is 3420.8 CNY/ton, down by 4.3 CNY/ton, a decrease of 0.1% compared to the previous period [1]

Price Trends in Steel Market - National Bureau of Statistics data indicates that steel prices in the national circulation market have increased across all categories from late November to early December 2025 [1] - Rebar (Φ20mm, HRB400E) price is 3191.8 CNY/ton, up 23.4 CNY/ton, a rise of 0.7%, with an increase of 0.2 percentage points compared to the previous period [1] - Wire rod (Φ8-10mm, HPB300) price is 3369.5 CNY/ton, up 47.3 CNY/ton, a rise of 1.4%, also an increase of 0.2 percentage points from the last period [1] - Ordinary medium plate (20mm, Q235) price is 3387.7 CNY/ton, up 0.3 CNY/ton, reversing a previous decline of 0.2% [1] - Hot-rolled ordinary coil (4.75-11.5mm, Q235) price is 3299.6 CNY/ton, up 4.7 CNY/ton, a rise of 0.1%, with a narrowing of 0.1 percentage points from the last period [1] Other Steel Products - Seamless steel pipe (219*6, 20) price remains stable at 4068.8 CNY/ton, unchanged from the previous period [2] - Angle steel (5) price is 3434.5 CNY/ton, up 3.1 CNY/ton, a rise of 0.1%, with a narrowing of 0.1 percentage points compared to the last period [3]

Core Insights - National Bureau of Statistics data indicates an overall increase in steel prices in the national circulation market from mid-November to late November 2025 [1] Price Changes Summary - Rebar (Φ20mm, HRB400E) price is 3168.4 CNY/ton, up 29.4 CNY/ton, a 0.9% increase, with an expansion of 0.2 percentage points compared to the previous period [1] - Wire rod (Φ8-10mm, HPB300) price is 3322.2 CNY/ton, up 39.6 CNY/ton, a 1.2% increase, with an expansion of 0.9 percentage points compared to the previous period [1] - Ordinary medium plate (20mm, Q235) price is 3387.4 CNY/ton, down 6.3 CNY/ton, a 0.2% decrease, with a narrowing of 0.3 percentage points compared to the previous period [1] - Hot-rolled ordinary coil (4.75-11.5mm, Q235) price is 3294.9 CNY/ton, up 5.9 CNY/ton, a 0.2% increase, reversing from a 0.2% decrease in the previous period [1] - Seamless steel pipe (219*6, 20) price is 4068.8 CNY/ton, unchanged from the previous period [1] - Angle steel (5) price is 3431.4 CNY/ton, up 8.1 CNY/ton, a 0.2% increase, with an expansion of 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous period [1]

Core Insights - The overall trend in the national steel market indicates a decline in prices during early November 2025 compared to late October 2025, with most categories experiencing price drops [1] Price Summary - Rebar (Φ20mm, HRB400E) price is 3118.5 CNY/ton, down 3.8 CNY/ton, a decrease of 0.1%, contrasting with a previous increase of 0.4% [1] - Wire rod (Φ8-10mm, HPB300) price is 3271.7 CNY/ton, down 10 CNY/ton, a decrease of 0.3%, compared to a previous increase of 0.5% [1] - Ordinary medium plate (20mm, Q235) price is 3411.8 CNY/ton, down 13.7 CNY/ton, a decrease of 0.4%, with a narrowing of 0.2 percentage points from the previous period [1] - Hot-rolled ordinary coil (4.75-11.5mm, Q235) price is 3296.7 CNY/ton, down 22.9 CNY/ton, a decrease of 0.7%, with an expansion of 0.5 percentage points from the previous period [1] - Seamless steel pipe (219*6, 20) price is 4079.2 CNY/ton, down 17.1 CNY/ton, a decrease of 0.4%, with an expansion of 0.2 percentage points from the previous period [1] - Angle steel (5) price is 3419.9 CNY/ton, up 7.3 CNY/ton, an increase of 0.2%, contrasting with a previous decrease of 0.1% [1]