Global Hot-Rolled Coil Prices Diverge Amid Regional Policy Shifts

Post Views: 538 Hot Rolled Coil Market Hot-Rolled Coil Market Weakens in Europe and China The hot-rolled coil (HRC) market faced significant regional divergence in June 2025. In Europe, prices dropped by over 10% in some regions due to sluggish demand and aggressive import competition. Domestic producers slashed prices to maintain sales volumes, with Italian mills showing the most flexibility. Offers from Turkey, Asia, and North Africa placed downward pressure on local prices, with imports priced as low as €460 per ton. Meanwhile, China saw HRC prices decline by 1.6% to $475.5/t FOB amid weak ...