China Steel Corporation (CSC), Taiwan’s leading carbon steel producer, announced a price adjustment for January and the first quarter of 2026. For monthly contracts, hot-rolled coils, cold-rolled coils, and hot-rolled plates will rise by NT$300/ton. Quarterly prices remain mostly flat, except for automotive materials, which will increase by NT$500/ton.

Rising costs for iron ore and coal are driving these changes. In addition, China’s new export license policy starting in January 2026 is expected to reduce cheap exports and help stabilize Asian steel prices.

Although AI demand supports Taiwan's economy, traditional industries still face a slow recovery. CSC chose these modest price hikes to balance its rising production costs with the conservative buying habits of its customers.