The trade wave is sweeping the steel market. How can the price curve break through

Dynamics of trade are restructuring the supply chains in the global steel market that is facing turbulent fluctuations in prices. At Shandong Runhai Stainless Steel Co., Ltd., we review the opportunities available to industry players to overcome these issues and locate breakthrough opportunities in the irregular markets.

Knowledge of the drivers of the Price Volatility

There are a number of factors affecting the prices of steel:

Change of Trade policy: Tariffs, anti-dumping and carbon border taxes

Supply Chain Disruptions: Logistics bottlenecks and shortage of raw material

Geopolitical Tensions: Geopolitics of flows of energy and resources

Currency Fluctuations: Volatility of the exchange rate on import/export competitive ability

The Ways to "Break Through" the Price Curve

In order to remain competitive, suppliers of steel have to consider adaptive strategies:

A. Diversified Sourcing Inventory Management

Find reliable suppliers of raw materials in multi-regions to avoid massive charges in costs

Keep inventories of popular products in strategic levels

B. Product differentiation Value-Added

Specialize on niche types of steel (e.g. corrosion resistant, high-strength steels)

Deploy to niche opportunities (e.g. renewable energy, EV charging)

C. Smart Pricing and Contract Models

Dynamic prices associated to raw material indices

Price adjustment Elements of long-term supply contracts

D. Green and Cost-Effective Production

To counter the rise in the prices of energy, invest on energy efficient manufacturing:

Use recycling of scrap to cut off the use of virgin materials

Adaptive Solutions Shandong Runhai

We assist clients to go through price volatility by:

Multiple Category Steel Product: Stainless, galvanized and Carbon steel etc.

Optimization of Global Logistics: Reduction of the effects of trade barriers

Tailored Purchasing Plans: simply the right fit given specific limitations in regard to purchasing.

The Road Ahead: In a Turbulent Market the Road to Stability.

Future to follow:

Regionalization of Supply Chains: Nearshoring as a trade risk mitigation measure

Digital Pricing Tools: AI enabled Market forecasting

Sustainable Steel Demand: Certified product increase

Conclusion

Although trade waves are still rampaging in the price of steel, business can still break out of the price fluctuation with some proactive measures. Shandong Runhai is also concerned with ensuring that it provides high quality steel products at competitive cost all according to changing market conditions.

You can talk to us today and see how we can help you get the best of your steel procurement strategy during these uncertain times.