The Ministry of Commerce of China (MOC) reported that from March 23 to 29 this year, the average price of finished steel in China fluctuated within a limited range.
During this period, the entire average price of welded steel pipes increased by 0.6 percent, the average price of high-speed wire rod decreased by 0.3 percent, while the average price of hot-rolled steel strip remained stable week after week respectively.
During the same period, the average price of coking coal and thermal coal increased by 4.3 percent and 0.3 percent, respectively, while the average price of smokeless lump coal remained stable week after week.
