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Weekly Report on Price Trends of Primary Steel Structural Materials – Week 21, 2026
This week (May 18–24, 2026), the prices of primary steel structural materials generally exhibited a volatile, corrective trend. A total of 100 price data points were collected this week, covering 20 product categories. Among them, 6 products increased in price, 48 decreased, and 46 remained unchanged, with an average price change of -3.40 yuan. Latest reference price: National average price for H-beams (nationwide) = 3,349.00 yuan (as of May 22, 2026).
I. Abstract
This week (May 18–24, 2026), prices for primary steel structural materials have generally been fluctuating and adjusting.
This week, a total of 110 price data points were collected, covering 22 product categories.
Among them, 6 varieties rose, 48 fell, and 46 remained unchanged, with an average price change of -3.40 yuan.
Latest reference price: National average price of H-beams (nationwide) = RMB 3,349.00 (as of May 22, 2026)
II. Market Review
variety | Region | Weekly average price | Weekly high | Weekly minimum |
H-beam | National | 3359.00 | 3373.00 | 3349.00 |
Average price of flat steel in Shanghai | Shanghai | 3766.00 | 3770.00 | 3750.00 |
National average price of color-coated steel coil | National | 5033.20 | 5034.00 | 5032.00 |
Average price of channel steel in Shanghai | Shanghai | 3518.00 | 3550.00 | 3500.00 |
National average price of low-alloy high-strength steel plate | National | 3957.20 | 3958.00 | 3956.00 |
Average price of low-alloy coil in Shanghai | Shanghai | 3548.00 | 3570.00 | 3520.00 |
National average price of low-alloy medium plate | National | 3751.00 | 3765.00 | 3738.00 |
Average Shanghai price of galvanized steel coil | Shanghai | 4008.00 | 4010.00 | 4000.00 |
Average price of square steel tubing in Shanghai | Shanghai | 3752.00 | 3760.00 | 3750.00 |
Average price of high-strength steel in Shanghai | Shanghai | 3950.00 | 3950.00 | 3950.00 |
Average price of I-beams in Shanghai | Shanghai | 3488.00 | 3520.00 | 3470.00 |
National average price of welded pipe | National | 3664.80 | 3671.00 | 3660.00 |
National average price of wire bonding | National | 3840.60 | 3843.00 | 3839.00 |
Average price of angle steel in Shanghai | Shanghai | 3640.00 | 3640.00 | 3640.00 |
Average price of rectangular steel tubes in Shanghai | Shanghai | 3752.00 | 3760.00 | 3750.00 |
Polymeric MDI (black material) |
| 18525.00 | 18900.00 | 17800.00 |
Reinforcing steel bar | National | 3445.20 | 3468.00 | 3432.00 |
National average price of common medium‑grade board | National | 3582.80 | 3596.00 | 3571.00 |
National average price of bridge slabs | National | 4670.00 | 4700.00 | 4650.00 |
Hot-rolled coil | National | 3443.40 | 3463.00 | 3424.00 |
National average price of seamless pipes | National | 4314.20 | 4315.00 | 4314.00 |
Rigid Polyether Foam (White Component) |
| 9350.00 | 9600.00 | 9200.00 |
III. Core Factors Affecting Price
1. Raw material costs: Fluctuations in the prices of raw materials such as iron ore and coking coal directly affect steel production costs. This week, raw material prices remained broadly stable, providing some support to steel prices.
2. Supply-Demand Dynamics: Demand in the structural steel market remains stable, while steel mills continue to maintain high production levels, resulting in a broadly balanced supply-demand situation and limited price volatility.
3. Policy Environment: With the government’s pro‑growth policies continuing to exert their influence and infrastructure investment remaining resilient, steel demand is underpinned by a solid foundation. Meanwhile, environmental‑related production‑restriction measures continue to constrain supply.
4. Macroeconomics: The manufacturing PMI remains in expansionary territory, real estate policies are being optimized and adjusted, and expectations for a stabilization and rebound in the macroeconomy are strengthening, bolstering market confidence.
5. International Factors: International steel price trends, the cost of imported raw materials, and exchange rate fluctuations, among other factors, exert an indirect influence on domestic steel prices.
IV. Forecast of Future Market Trends
Short-term outlook: Steel prices are expected to remain volatile and generally weak. Demand remains subdued, while supply-side pressures persist; downside room is limited, but upward momentum is insufficient. Prices for mainstream grades are forecast to fluctuate within a range of ±3%.
V. Procurement Recommendations
1. Moderate stockpiling: With prices on a downward trend, consider increasing inventory to take advantage of lower‑price purchasing opportunities.
2. Phased Procurement: It is recommended to adopt a phased procurement strategy to avoid purchasing at peak prices in a single transaction.
3. Policy Monitoring: Closely track national policies aimed at stabilizing economic growth and developments in infrastructure investment, and anticipate shifts in demand.
4. Optimize inventory: Maintain appropriate inventory levels to avoid excessive capital tied up and ensure procurement flexibility.
VI. Top 10 Gainers This Week
Serial number | variety | Specifications | Region | Price | Rise and fall | Day-over-day |
1 | National average price of bridge slabs | Q345qC: 20mm | National | 4700.00 | +50.00 | +1.0800 |
2 | Average price of channel steel in Shanghai | Q235B: 16# | Shanghai | 3550.00 | +20.00 | +0.5700 |
3 | Average price of I-beams in Shanghai | 25# | Shanghai | 3520.00 | +20.00 | +0.5700 |
4 | National average price of seamless pipes | Φ108*4.5 | National | 4315.00 | +13.00 | +0.3000 |
5 | National average price of low-alloy high-strength steel plate | Q460C: 20mm | National | 3956.00 | +4.00 | +0.1000 |
6 | National average price of low-alloy high-strength steel plate | Q460C: 20mm | National | 3958.00 | +2.00 | +0.0500 |
7 | Average price of angle steel in Shanghai | Q235B: 50*50*5 | Shanghai | 3640.00 | +0.00 | +0.0000 |
8 | National average price of bridge slabs | Q345qC: 20mm | National | 4650.00 | +0.00 | +0.0000 |
9 | Average price of high-strength steel in Shanghai | Q345GJB: 14mm | Shanghai | 3950.00 | +0.00 | +0.0000 |
10 | Average price of flat steel in Shanghai | Q235: 3*30 | Shanghai | 3770.00 | +0.00 | +0.0000 |
VII. Top 10 Stocks with the Largest Weekly Declines
Serial number | variety | Specifications | Region | Price | Rise and fall | Day-over-day |
1 | Average price of channel steel in Shanghai | Q235B: 16# | Shanghai | 3520.00 | -30.00 | -0.8500 |
2 | Average price of I-beams in Shanghai | 25# | Shanghai | 3490.00 | -30.00 | -0.8500 |
3 | Average price of low-alloy coil in Shanghai | Q355B: 4.75*1500* | Shanghai | 3530.00 | -30.00 | -0.8400 |
4 | National average price of threaded steel bars | HRB400E: Φ20 | National | 3468.00 | -22.00 | -0.6300 |
5 | Average price of channel steel in Shanghai | Q235B: 16# | Shanghai | 3500.00 | -20.00 | -0.5700 |
6 | Average price of I-beams in Shanghai | 25# | Shanghai | 3470.00 | -20.00 | -0.5700 |
7 | Average price of flat steel in Shanghai | Q235: 3*30 | Shanghai | 3750.00 | -20.00 | -0.5300 |
8 | National average price of threaded steel bars | HRB400E: Φ20 | National | 3451.00 | -17.00 | -0.4900 |
9 | National average price of hot-rolled coil steel | 4.75mm | National | 3463.00 | -13.00 | -0.3700 |
10 | National average price of hot-rolled coil steel | 4.75mm | National | 3450.00 | -13.00 | -0.3800 |
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VIII. Data Sources and Notes
• Data Source: Real-time collection from public markets
• Data Update: Automatically collected daily
• Report Generation: Automatically generated every Saturday at 11:40 AM
• Covered product categories: H-beams, threaded steel bars, hot-rolled coil, medium and thick plates, wire rods, and over 30 other varieties.
• Coverage Area: Nationwide, Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou
—— OHC Construction · Steel Structure Price Trend Weekly Report ——
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