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Week 29, 2026: Galvanized Strip Steel + Coated Steel Sheet – Weekly Market Analysis Report
This week, prices for galvanized and coated steel sheet remained broadly volatile, with regional performance diverging under the influence of raw material costs and market demand. Quotes for galvanized coil stayed within a narrow range, while transactions in color-coated coil were lackluster, amid pronounced market caution.
I. Abstract
This week, prices for galvanized and coated steel sheet remained broadly volatile, with regional performance diverging under the influence of raw material costs and market demand. Quotes for galvanized coil stayed within a narrow range, while transactions in color-coated coil were lackluster, amid pronounced market caution.
Market Review
variety | Region | Weekly average price | Weekly high | Weekly minimum |
National average price of color-coated steel coil | National | 4972 | 4980 | 4969 |
Average Shanghai price of galvanized steel coil | Shanghai | 3906 | 3910 | 3900 |
II. Core Factors Affecting Price
1. Raw Materials: Fluctuations in hot-rolled coil and zinc ingot prices are supporting galvanizing costs.
2. Demand Side: Downstream construction and home appliance orders remain stable, with some companies procuring on an as-needed basis.
3. Inventory: Social inventories have declined slightly, while manufacturer inventories remain at low levels.
III. Future Market Outlook
Short-term galvanized and color-coated steel prices are likely to remain in a volatile, consolidating range, with attention focused on hot-rolled coil trends and seasonal demand shifts. Weekly price fluctuations are expected to stay within ±50 yuan per ton.
IV. Procurement Recommendations
- Procure on demand to avoid overstocking at high inventory levels, and closely monitor downstream payment collection.
- Lock in prices for core commodities and use futures instruments to hedge risks.
- Compare regional price differentials and select the most cost-effective suppliers to reduce logistics expenses.
- Weekly Price Summary by Variety and Region
variety | Region | Weekly average price | Weekly high | Weekly minimum |
National average price of color-coated steel coil | National | 4972 | 4980 | 4969 |
Average Shanghai price of galvanized steel coil | Shanghai | 3906 | 3910 | 3900 |
- Latest prices for each variety and region
variety | Material Specifications | Region | Latest price | Date |
National average price of color-coated steel coil | National average price of color-coated steel coil | National | 4969 | 2026-07-17 |
Average Shanghai price of galvanized steel coil | Average Shanghai price of galvanized steel coil | Shanghai | 3910 | 2026-07-17 |
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