How much does cold rolled steel cost?

Cold Rolled steel costs are likely to remain around $400-$500/ton higher than Hot Rolled steel. This is much higher than the historical average of $200. labor costs and limited Cold-Rolled capacity are driving this trend. Supply of iron ore is extremely volatile as Ukraine is the sixth largest global supplier.

What are cold rolled steel price developments?

This post is a summary of the cold rolled steel price developments. The price developments of cold rolled steel are expressed in US$ prices converted FX rates applicable at the time when the price was valid. Cold rolled steel price index developments are calculated from multiple separate sources of data to ensure statistical accuracy.

What determines the price of cold-rolled steel?

The price of cold-rolled steel is determined by the grade and the size of the steel. The thickness of cold-rolled steel is higher than hot-rolled and has a higher hardness than the latter. For instance, hot-rolled coils will be cheaper than those with high-quality material.