Although the imported price kept falling constantly, America west coast HRC buyers are still reluctant to purchase.

The local traders indicate that the price still have the room to reduce, therefore, a good time to buy is estimated at the end of this year and at the beginning of next year.

Now, most America west coast HR buyers are still waiting and looking for a competitive imported price. Although imported offer keep reducing again and again, the buyers do not show much interest.

It is reported that China CR price is US$880/ton, thus US$200/ton lower than the local price. Galvanized sheet imported base price is lower than US$1,000/ton.America’s domestic HR price is prevailing at US$960~1,000/ton