Steel rose to 3,117 CNY/T on December 2, 2025, up 0.23% from the previous day. Over the past month, Steel's price has risen 1.30%, but it is still 7.09% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Steel - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Commodity: Metals and Metal Products: Steel Pipe and Tube, Stainless Steel (WPU10170674) from Dec 2010 to Sep 2025 about steel, metals, commodities, PPI, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

HRC Steel fell to 891.06 USD/T on December 2, 2025, down 0.88% from the previous day. Over the past month, HRC Steel's price has risen 5.08%, and is up 29.14% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for HRC Steel.

Get the latest insights on price movement and trend analysis of Stainless Steel (304) in different regions across the world (Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East Africa).

In the second quarter of financial year 2025, the cost of a 16 mm steel bar in the Indian cities of Chennai and Hyderabad reached ** Indian rupees per kilogram. However, in Delhi, the steel was slightly more affordable. Compared to the previous year, there was a noticeable increase in steel prices across all cities. The significant uptick in the cost of steel in India towards the end of 2020, was believed to be a result of China’s increased demand for Indian iron ore. Crude steel India’s crude steel production has been growing steadily, with the basic oxygen furnace (BOF) being the preferred production method. While both private and public sector companies contribute to this production, the private sector, dominates the market. JSW Steel, in particular, has the highest production capacity in India, contributing significantly to the country’s position as the world’s second-largest producer of steel. Steel consumption in India Steel consumption in India has been on a steady rise, with the country’s rapid industrialization and development in sectors such as construction, automobile, and infrastructure. This upward trend in steel consumption is estimated to persist, with an annual growth rate of **** percent in fiscal year 2024.

The Wholesale Price Index of semi finished stainless steel across India during financial year 2024 was around ***. The price index of stainless steel increased by about ** percent from the base financial year of 2012. A huge increase in the index value of the stainless steel was seen in 2022.

In Q3 2025, North America, the Stainless Steel (Flat)Price Index fell by 1.67% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting weaker downstream demand. Check detailed insights for Europe and APAC.

Japan ExPI: JPY Basis: MRP: IS: Stainless Steel Pipes & Tubes data was reported at 156.600 2020=100 in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 160.100 2020=100 for Feb 2025. Japan ExPI: JPY Basis: MRP: IS: Stainless Steel Pipes & Tubes data is updated monthly, averaging 92.900 2020=100 from Jan 1980 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 543 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 177.700 2020=100 in Oct 2022 and a record low of 53.800 2020=100 in Nov 2003. Japan ExPI: JPY Basis: MRP: IS: Stainless Steel Pipes & Tubes data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Japan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.I130: Export Price Index: 2020=100: JPY Basis: Metal & Related Products.

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Japan PPI: IS: SP: SPT: Stainless Steel Pipes & Tubes data was reported at 103.100 2020=100 in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 103.400 2020=100 for Feb 2025. Japan PPI: IS: SP: SPT: Stainless Steel Pipes & Tubes data is updated monthly, averaging 76.200 2020=100 from Jan 1980 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 543 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 149.900 2020=100 in Jul 2007 and a record low of 56.200 2020=100 in Sep 1987. Japan PPI: IS: SP: SPT: Stainless Steel Pipes & Tubes data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Japan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.I051: Producer Price Index: 2020=100: Iron & Steel.

Japan ExPI: JPY Basis: MRP: IS: Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Sheets data was reported at 170.600 2020=100 in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 174.300 2020=100 for Feb 2025. Japan ExPI: JPY Basis: MRP: IS: Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Sheets data is updated monthly, averaging 104.800 2020=100 from Jan 2010 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 183 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 199.500 2020=100 in Jul 2022 and a record low of 81.000 2020=100 in Sep 2012. Japan ExPI: JPY Basis: MRP: IS: Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Sheets data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Japan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.I130: Export Price Index: 2020=100: JPY Basis: Metal & Related Products.

Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Commodity: Metals and Metal Products: Iron and Steel (WPU101) from Jan 1926 to Sep 2025 about iron, steel, metals, commodities, PPI, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

LME Index rose to 4,700 Index Points on October 29, 2025, up 0.79% from the previous day. Over the past month, LME Index's price has risen 7.33%, and is up 13.22% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. LME Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

China Transaction Price: 36 City Avg: Stainless Steel: 1.0, 304/2B Cold Roll data was reported at 14,502.900 RMB/Ton in Oct 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 14,744.300 RMB/Ton for Sep 2025. China Transaction Price: 36 City Avg: Stainless Steel: 1.0, 304/2B Cold Roll data is updated monthly, averaging 16,762.000 RMB/Ton from Apr 2008 (Median) to Oct 2025, with 211 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 33,048.000 RMB/Ton in May 2008 and a record low of 13,029.000 RMB/Ton in Feb 2016. China Transaction Price: 36 City Avg: Stainless Steel: 1.0, 304/2B Cold Roll data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Price Monitoring Center, NDRC. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Price – Table CN.PA: Price Monitoring Center, NDRC: Transaction Price: Production Material: Steel.

Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Industry: Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel: Iron and Steel Pipes and Tubes, from Purchased Iron and Steel (PCU3312103312100) from Jan 1967 to Sep 2025 about iron, purchase, steel, PPI, industry, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

Nickel fell to 14,879.88 USD/T on December 3, 2025, down 0.20% from the previous day. Over the past month, Nickel's price has fallen 1.20%, and is down 7.47% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Nickel - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

In 2024, the Libyan stainless steel household articles market decreased by -12.2% to $30M for the first time since 2020, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $34M in 2023, and then shrank in the following year.

Switzerland ImPI: Mfg: SF: Iron & Steel: Steel: Stainless Steel data was reported at 114.152 Dec2020=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 113.558 Dec2020=100 for Feb 2025. Switzerland ImPI: Mfg: SF: Iron & Steel: Steel: Stainless Steel data is updated monthly, averaging 120.933 Dec2020=100 from May 2003 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 263 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 213.690 Dec2020=100 in Jul 2007 and a record low of 85.533 Dec2020=100 in Mar 2016. Switzerland ImPI: Mfg: SF: Iron & Steel: Steel: Stainless Steel data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Swiss Federal Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.I022: Import Price Index: December 2020=100.

ExPI: CCB: MRP: IS: Stainless Steel Pipes & Tubes data was reported at 112.100 2020=100 in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 112.500 2020=100 for Feb 2025. ExPI: CCB: MRP: IS: Stainless Steel Pipes & Tubes data is updated monthly, averaging 75.400 2020=100 from Jan 1980 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 543 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 132.900 2020=100 in Nov 2022 and a record low of 39.000 2020=100 in Jan 1980. ExPI: CCB: MRP: IS: Stainless Steel Pipes & Tubes data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Japan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.I138: Export Price Index: 2020=100: Contract Currency Basis: Metal & Related Products.

Industrial product price index (IPPI), by major product group by North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) 2017 Version 2.0. Monthly data are available from January 1956. The table presents data for the most recent reference period and the last four periods. The base period for the index is (202001=100).