Taiwan’s Walsin Lihwa has increased Apr’26 stainless steel wire rod prices, with 304 grades up by TWD 4,000\/t ($125\/t), 316 by TWD 7,000\/t ($219\/t), and 200 and 400 series by TWD 2,000\/t ($62\/t). The hike aligns with broader market uptrend and reflects rising input costs driven by Middle East tensions, higher alloy prices, currency weakness, and potential Indonesian nickel export policy changes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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