
Why are Steel Rebar (SHFE) Prices so high?
14-04-2026 - Over the past month, the price of Steel Rebar on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) has decreased from 3,155.0 CNY/t to 3,057.0 CNY/t. This decline suggests a downward trend in the raw material market, potentially due to changes in supply-demand dynamics or broader economic influences. The forecast for Steel Rebar on the SHFE is 3,080.0 CNY/t, representing a slight increase of 0.8% from the current price of 3,057.0 CNY/t. This indicates a generally stable trend with minimal risk, as the price change is only 23.0 CNY/t.
The current forecast highlights a notable downward price impact of -41.0 CNY/t due to supply factors, particularly inventories. However, demand, flows, and technical data suggest upward pressure, resulting in mixed signals for raw material prices. Recent analyses suggest a potential upward trend in SHFE steel rebar prices over the next month, consistent with the forecast of 3,080.0 CNY/t. A report from Trading Economics, dated April 10, 2026, notes that steel rebar futures have been trading around 3,080 CNY/t, close to five-week lows. The report also projects that steel will trade at 3,109.65 CNY/t by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics' global macro models and analysts' expectations. This projection supports the anticipated price increase.
The current forecast highlights a notable downward price impact of -41.0 CNY/t due to supply factors, particularly inventories. However, demand, flows, and technical data suggest upward pressure, resulting in mixed signals for raw material prices. Recent analyses suggest a potential upward trend in SHFE steel rebar prices over the next month, consistent with the forecast of 3,080.0 CNY/t. A report from Trading Economics, dated April 10, 2026, notes that steel rebar futures have been trading around 3,080 CNY/t, close to five-week lows. The report also projects that steel will trade at 3,109.65 CNY/t by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics' global macro models and analysts' expectations. This projection supports the anticipated price increase.
What is the current / spot price of Steel Rebar (SHFE)?
Steel Rebar (SHFE) Price Today
April 15, 2026
Current Price
3057
What is the forecast for the price of Steel Rebar (SHFE)?
Steel Rebar (SHFE) Price Forecast
April 21, 2026
1 Month Forecast
3080
1 Year Forecast
3376
What are the short-term drivers of Steel Rebar (SHFE) prices?
Over the 1 Month horizon the outlook is moderately bullish due to drivers such as: - Steel Products exports from Korea - Japan PMI - Long term price trends Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Month horizon are: - Steel Rebar (SHFE) - Movements in the Euro
What are the long-term drivers of Steel Rebar (SHFE) prices?
Over the 1 Year horizon the outlook is bullish due to drivers such as: - Long term price trends - Steel imports to Japan - Movements in the Euro Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Year horizon are: - Steel imports to Germany - Steel Rebar (SHFE)
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