Forecast of steel market in 2023
According to Hainan West Asia Group's understanding, since January 2023, the supply and demand of steel products have been weak, but there are also some good news. Through the business situation of the past year, and in conjunction with some partners and materials, we will provide you with the following news:
In terms of supply and demand
1. Inventory situation: Inventory backlog caused by seasonal influence
2. Supply situation: generally weak, different varieties will have obvious differences
3. Winter storage situation: merchants are less motivated, and steel mills mainly store their own reserves
4. Real estate situation: to promote housing improvement and consumption, the decline in steel demand is expected to narrow
5. Infrastructure investment: energy investment will become the main project cost driving infrastructure
cost
1. Iron ore: policy to further suppress costs
2. Coke: Supply and demand tend to be loose, and the price center of gravity moves down
3. Scrap steel: resource tension is hard to change to support prices
policy impact
1. The local two sessions will gradually open, and the policy can be expected in 2023
2. Production capacity optimization and adjustment will continue in 2023
To sum up, there is a certain turning point in the steel market in 2023, and Hainan West Asia Group will pay attention to it with you