Vietnam’s HRC market is navigating multiple moving pieces — are you making decisions with complete information?

Local mill prices are shifting. Anti-dumping duties on Chinese HRC remain in effect. Regional competition from Japan and India is evolving. And weather conditions are impacting downstream demand.

This weekly report delivers the precise data and analysis you need to cut through the noise and secure the best possible pricing for your HRC requirements.

What’s inside this report:

✅ Price Benchmarks

Chinese SS400 and SAE1006 HRC FOB price trends (2.0-4.0mm)
CFR Hai Phong and Ho Chi Minh City import indications
Japanese mill offer levels and buyer bid ranges
Regional price comparisons and transaction evidence
Week-on-week and month-on-month comparisons

✅ Critical Policy & Compliance Updates

Vietnam’s anti-dumping duties on Chinese HRC (19.38%–27.83%)
India’s exemption from anti-dumping measures
China export license requirements (valid contract + manufacturer quality certificate)
License processing timeframes (allow 5–10 working days)

✅ Supply Chain Intelligence

Chinese producing regions (Tangshan, Jiangsu) production/inventory changes
Vietnam local mill pricing expectations (Hoa Phat, Formosa Ha Tinh)
BIS certification status for Vietnamese mills (Hoa Phat, Formosa)
Weather impact on construction activity in northern Vietnam
Scrap import price trends (US, Japanese) as cost indicators

✅ Risk Management Alerts

Weather-related construction delays affecting demand
Geopolitical impact on freight costs and transit times
Raw material cost trends (iron ore, coking coal)
BDI (Baltic Dry Index) movements and implications
Japanese mill pricing negotiations and buyer resistance levels

✅ Actionable Procurement Advice

Clear “buy now / wait / monitor” guidance based on current market conditions
Target price ranges for current negotiations (April-loading material)
Optimal sourcing strategy (domestic vs import, China vs India vs Japan)
Supplier documentation verification protocol

✅ Importer Documentation Checklist

China export license requirements (valid contract + manufacturer quality certificate)
Anti-dumping compliance documentation (Certificate of Origin for Indian material)
Mill Test Certificate verification (heat number matching)
HS Code verification for correct duty assessment

Who needs this report:

Vietnamese HRC importers managing Q2-Q3 procurement
Pipe and tube manufacturers tracking raw material costs
Trading companies monitoring market movements
Steel processors planning production schedules
Anyone making steel buying decisions in the Vietnamese market

Why Vietnam matters:

Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic steel markets, with annual steel imports exceeding 18 million tonnes — nearly 70% from China alone. The country’s growing manufacturing sector and infrastructure development drive sustained HRC demand. However, navigating anti-dumping duties on Chinese material, monitoring local mill pricing (Hoa Phat, Formosa), and tracking regional competition from Japan and India requires specialized intelligence. With weather conditions impacting demand and mill pricing expected to shift, timely market insights are essential for procurement success.

⚠️ Important Note

This report is compiled from multiple authoritative sources including Mysteel, Yieh, BigMint, and official announcements from Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade. Anti-dumping duties confirmed by WTO Center VCCI. Full transaction-level data and specific price points are available only in the purchased report. For procurement decision reference only.

Tags: Vietnam, HRC, Hot Rolled Coil, Steel Import, Anti-Dumping, China Exports, CFR Hai Phong, Procurement Intelligence

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