Taiwan's large steel structure firms are increasingly importing steel plates, intensifying competition, while foreign mills tighten distribution channels. Small distributors, reliant on China Steel Corporation's (CSC) steel plates, face declining sales as CSC's source struggles to compete with imports, and the anti-dumping (AD) case further restricts import access.

With limited supply options, small distributors suffer from weak bargaining power and inventory losses. While their contribution to CSC may be small, they help balance inventory. CSC should support them with competitive pricing to sustain market stability, according to market participants.