What was Hua Xin's August price adjustment?

Hua Xin raised 316-grade flat-rolled prices by NT$2,000 per ton; other products remained unchanged.

Why only raise 316 prices?

Due to high nickel and molybdenum costs; other lines kept stable to maintain market competitiveness.

How does Indonesia's nickel policy affect prices?

The mining quota cut to 260 million tons has kept ferro-nickel prices high, increasing 316 production costs.

How do U.S. rate hikes impact steel prices?

Stronger USD and risk-off sentiment raise import costs, increasing overall production expenses.

What’s the outlook for future pricing?

If cost pressures persist, gradual increases for 304 and other lines may follow in coming months.

Hua Xin Raises August Price for 316 Products by NT$2,000 per Ton, Others Unchanged

Published Jul 30, 2026 7:40 PM ・ Updated Jul 30, 2026 8:13 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR Times

Hua Xin has announced its August flat-rolled product pricing, raising only 316-grade stainless steel by NT$2,000 per ton due to strong USD and high raw material costs, while keeping other product prices unchanged.

Hua Xin (1605-TW) maintained stable prices across all products in July, but today (30) announced its August pricing for flat-rolled products. Citing a strong US dollar and persistently high raw material costs leading to increased production costs, the company raised prices for 316-grade flat-rolled products by NT$2,000 per ton, while other product lines remain unchanged.

Hua Xin stated that Indonesia's government decision to cap this year's nickel ore mining quota at 260 million tons—a 30% year-on-year reduction—has kept ferro-nickel prices elevated. Additionally, renewed military tensions between the U.S. and Iran have kept copper and molybdenum prices high. Market expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate hike have also intensified risk-averse sentiment and strengthened the dollar, further driving up steelmakers' production costs. Despite these pressures, Hua Xin decided to raise prices for only 316 products in August, considering overall customer order competitiveness.

Most of Hua Xin’s August flat-rolled product prices remain unchanged, including 304, 200-series, and 400-series products. Only the 316-grade product saw a price increase of NT$2,000 per ton.

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Hua Xin Raises August Price for 316 Products by NT$2,000 per Ton, Others Unchanged

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