U.S. Steel Wire Rod Prices 2025, Size, Trend, Graph, News and Forecast
The North American Steel Wire Rod market faced a challenging Q4 2024, with prices continuing their downward trend. By the end of the quarter, Wire Rod (A36-8 mm) Ex Texas was priced at USD 1,164/MT, reflecting a 1% drop from Q3 and underscoring persistent bearish sentiment. The market grappled with oversupply, worsened by increased steel imports and already elevated domestic inventories, creating intense pricing competition.
Meanwhile, demand from key sectors such as construction and manufacturing remained sluggish, with no strong recovery signals. This weak demand further pressured prices and deepened the market downturn.
As the region’s benchmark, the U.S. saw the most significant price shifts both quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year, revealing deeper structural imbalances. These trends point to the urgent need for strategic measures to reduce oversupply and stimulate demand recovery.
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In Q4 2024, the European Steel Wire Rod market continued to decline, shaped by both regional and global headwinds. Prices ended the quarter at USD 678/MT FD-Ruhr (Germany), signaling ongoing weakness due to subdued demand and supply surpluses. Influxes of low-cost steel disrupted supply chains, while demand—especially from the construction sector—remained weak, constrained by high interest rates and regulatory uncertainties.
Germany, serving as the region's pricing bellwether, experienced notable fluctuations, with prices falling an additional 1% in the second half of the quarter. Year-on-year comparisons showed a sharper drop, reflecting persistent structural issues across the European market.
During Q4 2024, the Steel Wire Rod market in the Asia-Pacific region experienced continued price erosion, driven by excess supply, weak demand, and rising input costs. These challenges contributed to a broadly negative pricing environment across the region.
China, the key regional player, recorded a 2% price decline between the first and second halves of the quarter. Export volumes also dropped, while the manufacturing sector remained under pressure amid traditional seasonal demand slowdowns.
The quarter closed with Wire Rod (Q235-8 mm) Ex Shanghai priced at USD 510/MT, reinforcing the market's downward trajectory and the difficulties faced by producers in navigating a complex and volatile landscape.
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