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Base metals showed mixed performance: Copper declined (-$59/tonne) while Nickel gained (+$81/tonne)
Lithium carbonate surged +$240/tonne on strong EV battery demand
Aluminum, zinc, and tin all posted modest gains
Flange & Pipe Fitting Industry:
Data center construction continues to drive industrial demand (sole growth driver in March 2026)
Construction input prices rose 18% annualized in Q1 due to oil price surge
Iran conflict caused 22.8% month-over-month increase in project abandonments
China Zinc Smelter Purchase Team set Q2 2026 treatment charges at $35-70/tonne
Overseas Market Developments:
Asia: Indonesia revised mineral export regulations; China sulfuric acid export ban takes effect May 1, 2026
North America: Data center boom masking weakness in other commercial construction segments
Europe: EU CBAM creating pressure on steel imports; green steel cost gap narrowing
Middle East: Strait of Hormuz closure threats monitoring for copper flow disruptions
Key Risks to Monitor:
Geopolitical tensions affecting oil prices and project viability
China sulfuric acid export ban (May 1) impacting copper supply chains
EU CBAM implementation affecting trade flows
Key Highlights:
Steel Prices: Rebar futures at CNY 3,134/MT (+1.19% daily), reaching two-week high on seasonal demand recovery
China Steel Corp: Announced 5th consecutive monthly price increase (NT$1,000-1,200/ton for May)
Global Demand Forecast: World Steel Association projects 0.3% growth in 2026 (1.724B tons), 2.2% in 2027 (1.762B tons)
Industry News:
Construction input costs rose 18% (annualized) in Q1 2026 due to oil price surge
Data center construction boom driving commercial planning; without it, sector would be down 12.7%
Project abandonments surged 22.8% in March amid geopolitical economic stress
Overseas Market Trends:
North America: Strong infrastructure and semiconductor facility investment
Europe: Green steel cost gap narrowing; CBAM affecting import economics
Asia-Pacific: China leading production with domestic price increases signaling confidence
