On October 1st 2012, Xiangtan Steel releases steel price policy for the first half of October 2012 based on September 15th 2012 price change.

High speed wire rod: up CNY 150 per tonne
Now HPB235 6.5mm high speed wire rod ex works price reach CNY 3930 per tonne.

Low alloy plate: unchanged.
After adjustment, Q345 20mm low alloy plate is quoted at CNY4300 per tonne.

Vessel plate: unchanged
Q345R 20mm vessel plate now comes to CNY 4450 per tonne.

Ship plate: unchanged
At present, CCSA 20mm 3000 ship plate is priced at CNY 4350 per tonne.

Medium plate: unchanged
Q235 14-20mm 2200 medium plate is tagged at CNY 4150 per tonne.

All the prices above include VAT and take effect from October 1st 2012.

Source - www.steelhome.cn/en
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