304 Stainless Steel Plate Price Fluctuations & Market Trends
Since the beginning of this month, the market price of stainless steel plate 304 has experienced a slight fluctuation. The overall range is not significant, but it has had a certain impact on the purchasing pace of some small and medium-sized processing factories. A metal processing enterprise in Guangdong said that the current orders are still stable, but the lead time for customers to place orders has significantly increased. "Previously, once the specifications were determined, the order would be placed directly. Now, they will compare prices repeatedly." Market analysis indicates that this round of fluctuations is mainly influenced by changes in nickel prices and the uneven release of terminal demand. In the short term, it is likely to remain in a state of fluctuation