China: Billet prices remain stable, cautious sentiment weighs on rebar futures
- Chinese billet prices remained stable d-o-d at RMB 2,970/t ($426/t) on 14 Jan’26, while SHFE rebar futures declined by RMB 3/t ($0.43/t) to RMB 3,111/t ($446/t).
- Mills controlled supply amid weak trade, keeping billet prices stable despite cautious sentiment.
- Futures softened due to a lack of fresh demand catalysts and cautious activity before the Chinese New Year, though exports and raw materials remained stable.
