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Overall Market Dynamics

Below is a detailed summary of Tuesday's market conditions across various segments of the hot-rolled coil (HC) industry:

1. Futures Market

• HC主力合约:

  • Price: +13 RMB/ton, up 0.04% (3,255 RMB/ton).
  • Position: Decreased by 15,428 lots, down 1.16% (1,311,464 lots).
  • Net position: Increased by 12,683 lots, up 2.26% (-59,729 lots).

• Difficulties:

  • HC1-5 contract difference: -1, down 10% (-12 RMB/ton).
  • HC2601-RB2601 contract difference: unchanged (217 RMB/ton).

• Benchmark:

  • HC主力合约 basis was 55 RMB/ton, deteriorated 13% (-13 points).

2. Spot Market

• Price Changes:

  • HRC base prices saw slight adjustments in some regions.

• Key Prices:

  • Wuhan: 3,340 RMB/ton.
  • Tianjin: 3,200 RMB/ton (up 10%).
  • Hangzhou: 3,310 RMB/ton.
  • Guangzhou: 3,270 RMB/ton.

3. Supply Side

• HC Production & Inventories:

  • Output: Weaned 5.4%, now 318.16万吨/week.
  • HC Capacity Utilization: Dropped 1.37% to 81.28%.
  • HC Steel Mill Inventory: Reduced 2.32% to 626.56万吨.
  • HC Port Stock: Decreased 0.8% to 315万吨.

• Coke Coal & Coke:

  • Iron Ore Import: Increased 0.75% to 14,894.81万吨.
  • Coke Inventory: Decreased 1.29% to 36.15万吨.
  • Coke Import at Steel Plants: Dropped 2.32% to 626.56万吨.

4. Demand Side

• Demand Dynamics:

  • HV Demand stabilizing around 315万吨.
  • HV Social Inventory increased 4.09% to 333.02万吨.
  • Finished Steel Inventory: 77.43万吨; decreased 0.23% week-over-week.

• Capacity Use:

  • Steel Furnace Capacity Utilization Rate: Decreased 0.8% to 87.79%.
  • HV Capacity Utilization Rate: 81.28% (down 1.37%).
  • Electric Arc Furnace Operation Rate: Up 1.42% to 83.15%.

5. Downstream

• HV Demand rose to 335.9万辆 (up 8.32%), while HV Sales increased to 332.2万辆 (up 9.56%).

• Downstream Sectors:

  • Air Conditioners: +127.60% (driving heating steel demand).
  • Refrigerators: +67.44%.
  • Washers: +165.30%.

6. Industry News & Factors

• Macro:
  • USA exited export restrictions for steel penetration rules effective Nov 10, 2025.
  • Chinese demand for electricity-dependent steel sectors is holding steady.
  • Coking Coal: Spot prices rose 3% to 780 RMB/ton.
  • Iron Ore: Prices unchanged at 780 RMB/ton.
  • Mild Steel: Q235 billets at 2,930 RMB/ton.
  • Sintered Iron Ore: Base price decreased 0.8% to 2,170 RMB/ton.

7. Viewpoint Summary

• Supply remains strong (output +1.43% from previous recount).
• Demand is solid in downstream segments (automotive, home appliances).
• HV inventories rising, narrowing HC margins; prices in HC2601 are consolidating.
• Technical View: MACD indicates a "bullish short-term momentum reversal" due to increased DIFF/DEA.
• Investment advice includes cautious short-term shorts with risk management.

8. Key Highlights

• RBC stock down, fuel inputs weaken but remains closely watched.
• HV demand stronger than overall steel, indicating steel demand slowdown in construction?
• Country-level initiatives focus on green steel + domestic consumption green shoots.

Disclaimer

This summary is based solely on publicly available information, is pulled from a daily report, and intended for informational purposes only. Market conditions change rapidly, and decisions must be evaluated against real-time data. By analyzing markdown, you assume the risk of relying on summary-based analysis.