November 24, 2025 – Foshan Market Another sunny Monday brings a familiar story to the stainless steel market. Prices are falling again. This time, the 201 grade led the decline with an opening drop of 200 yuan.
201 Grade Opens Lower, Creating Procurement Window
Tsingshan Group cut its 201 grade prices by 200 yuan. The new price list is now effective:
Hot-rolled J2 narrow strip: 6,750 yuan/ton
Hot-rolled J1A (J3) narrow strip: 7,150 yuan/ton
Hot-rolled J1 narrow strip: 7,550 yuan/ton
Hot-rolled J4 narrow strip: 8,150 yuan/ton
Agents are offering additional discounts of 50 yuan. This brings effective prices to 6,700 for J2 hot-rolled and 7,000 for J2 cold-rolled. This market adjustment presents a strategic opportunity for Stainless Steel pipe fabrication projects to reduce material costs.
304 Cold-Rolled Also Sees Price Adjustments
The 304 grade followed with its own allocation release for December:
Yongjin futures guide price: 12,500 yuan/ton base
Shangke/Hongwang futures guide price: 12,400 yuan/ton base
Yongwang/Ruipu futures guide price: 12,300 yuan/ton base
Approximately 20% of December’s allocation was released. This early release suggests major mills are moving to lock in prices ahead of market expectations.
VertexFlowtubes: Your Strategic Partner in Stainless Steel Pipe Fabrication
In volatile markets, smart sourcing makes all the difference. VertexFlowtubes leverages these price movements to benefit our clients’ Stainless Steel pipe fabrication projects. We understand that even with official price cuts, market prices often remain more competitive.
Our advantages during market adjustments:
Market Intelligence: We track real-time price movements to identify optimal purchasing opportunities
Cost Optimization: We convert market dips into tangible savings for your fabrication projects
Supply Stability: We ensure material availability despite market fluctuations
Market Outlook and Strategic Approach
While mill prices have decreased, they still sit above actual market levels. This creates a complex sourcing environment that requires expert navigation. For professionals in Stainless Steel pipe fabrication, these conditions demand a partner who can balance cost concerns with quality requirements.
VertexFlowtubes transforms market volatility into competitive advantage for our clients. We make strategic purchases during price corrections to deliver superior value in every Stainless Steel pipe fabrication project.
