WHAT HAPPENED

According to Mysteel, the rebar index rose by 4.44 yuan per tonne to 3,344.47, the wire rod index gained 3.50 to 3,673.81, and the hot-rolled coil index increased by 2.07 to 3,364.26. The cold-rolled coil index slipped by 0.08 to 3,791.43, while the medium plate index fell by 0.82 to 3,556.79.

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WHY IT MATTERS

Commercial context

The modest composite gain masks divergent product and regional movements, suggesting that the daily improvement was not broad-based. The contrast between the higher national hot-rolled coil index and the decline in Shanghai also highlights localized pricing differences.

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KEY DETAILS
  • Mysteel’s Shanghai rebar index rose by 1 yuan per tonne to 3,184 yuan per tonne, while its Changzhou rebar index was unchanged at 3,200 yuan per tonne.
  • The Shanghai hot-rolled coil index fell by 12 yuan per tonne to 3,352 yuan per tonne.
  • Mysteel says its indices represent tradable spot-market prices for standard specifications and major mill brands in designated regions.
WHAT TO WATCH

Monitor whether gains in rebar, wire rod and the broader hot-rolled coil index persist, and whether Shanghai hot-rolled coil prices stabilize. Mysteel did not provide trading volumes or reasons for the daily changes, and its indices should not be treated as representing every completed transaction.

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Article status
Published · Version 1
Source date
9 September 2026
MetalMate publication
5 October 2026
Verification
Automated evidence checks; not human reviewed

Mysteel日报:钢材价格指数涨1.48元/吨(20260909) — Mysteel / 我的钢铁网
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