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CHINA STEEL WRAP: Flat products prices expected to rise

February 03, 2012 - 06:58 GMT Location: Shanghai

KEYWORDS: China , steel , rebar , wire rod , HRC , iron ore , billet

Spot flat products prices in China are expected to rise next week, on increased demand and as steel mills hike March ex-works prices.

“More traders and downstream buyers will come back to work next week, so we expect a marked increase in demand,” an analyst in Shanghai said. The market is anticipating a rise in Baosteel’s flat product prices next week, with other mills expected to follow, an analyst in Beijing said. On Friday, hot rolled coil prices in Guangzhou were at 4,320-4,330 yuan ($686-688) per tonne, down 10 yuan from Thursday and down 10 yuan compared to 4,320-4,340 on January 20, the last trading...

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