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China to Cut Steel Exports by 10 Million Ton, Giving Taiwan Mills a Supply Side Tailwind
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2026-05-12
The global steel market is approaching a key turning point as Chinese steel exports shift from peak volume to contraction. Market estimates indicate that China’s overseas steel shipments in 2026 will fall by around 10 million ton, an annual decline of more than 8%. This pullback is expected to lift export volumes and prices for Taiwan steelmakers, including Taiwan CSC, strengthening the overall supply–demand balance in Asia.
CSC analysts point out that China’s steel exports reached a record 119 million tons in 2025, yet the average unit price still dropped by over 8% year‑on‑year, highlighting a competitive landscape heavily reliant on low‑price dumping. If China’s 2026 export volume shrinks by 10 million tons, Taiwan’s mills will gain a dual benefit on price and volume. In the short term, this should support a steadier upward trend in steel prices and improved margins; in the longer run, it will help Taiwan shift competition from low‑grade commodity steel to higher‑value niche products, allowing Taiwanese steel suppliers to reclaim part of the Asian market footprint.
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