en.Wedoany.com Reported - Last week (June 22 to 28, 2026), prices of major raw materials for steel structures in China showed a volatile and weak trend. Affected by weak seasonal demand, inventory accumulation pressure, and multiple bearish factors, steel structure prices are expected to continue their volatile and weak trend in the short term.
By product type, the hot-rolled coil market has a strong downward inertia in the short term. Downstream home appliance and automotive sectors are entering the traditional off-season, with rainy weather in southern China disrupting production schedules, leading to continuously weakening terminal procurement of plates. The medium plate market continues to follow a rigid demand procurement model, making concentrated restocking unlikely. Medium plate prices are expected to maintain narrow-range fluctuations this week. Supply pressure for H-beams is unlikely to ease in the short term, and terminal demand release slows as the seasonal off-season deepens. Nationwide section steel prices are expected to remain weak and stable this week. For welded pipes, some enterprises reduced production during holidays, and pipe manufacturers are inclined to maintain prices due to cost pressures, though some regions see covert price cuts. Welded pipe prices are expected to maintain weak fluctuations this week.
In terms of policy and industry dynamics, the Thai Steel Institute held talks with the Thai Highway Department on June 24, 2026, discussing the promotion of steel structure applications in infrastructure construction and the advancement of green, sustainable development. The focus was on the application prospects of steel structures in road and bridge projects, particularly the promotion of prefabricated steel bridge technology. Steel structure bridges can be produced and quality-controlled in factories before being transported to sites for installation, shortening construction periods, reducing road closures, and minimizing traffic disruptions. This aligns closely with the Thai Highway Department's "2023-2027 Action Plan," which aims to "shorten construction time through technology and innovation."
Founded in 1996, the Thai Steel Institute is a national industry organization for Thailand's steel sector, with members including steel producers, traders, and related service providers. It is dedicated to promoting technological upgrades and market expansion in Thailand's steel industry. The Thai Highway Department is a government agency under Thailand's Ministry of Transport, responsible for the construction, maintenance, and management of the national road network. This meeting marks an important step in Thailand's push to modernize infrastructure construction. The promotion and application of prefabricated steel bridge technology are expected to enhance the efficiency and quality of transportation infrastructure construction in Thailand.
Currently, China is in the traditional off-season for steel consumption, with slow downstream demand release and continuous inventory accumulation, resulting in an oversupply market. Meanwhile, infrastructure construction in Southeast Asian countries like Thailand continues to advance, driving sustained growth in demand for steel and steel structure products. The talks between the Thai Steel Institute and the Highway Department will help promote the application of steel structures in Thailand's infrastructure sector, creating market opportunities for related steel product exports.
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