SunSirs: Overview of the Trend of Color Coated Sheets in April (April 1-30, 2025)

Price trend

According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of SunSirs, the price of color coated sheet slightly decreased this month. On April 1st, the market price of color coated sheet was 6,750 RMB/ton; On April 30th, the price was 6,650 RMB/ton. The average price of color coated sheet this month decreased by 1.3% compared to the beginning of the month, and increased by 2.84% compared to the same period last year.

Analysis review

Galvanized sheet: The price of galvanized sheet had slightly decreased this month, starting to decline at the beginning of the month, stabilizing in the middle and late of the month, and rebounding at the end of the month. On April 1st, the price of galvanized sheet was 4,415 RMB/ton, and on April 30th, the price of galvanized sheet was 4,299 RMB/ton, a decrease of 2.62% from the beginning of the month and 13.84% from the same period last year. The downstream demand in the coating market was lukewarm, and market transactions were relatively weak.

Upstream raw material dynamic cold-rolled/galvanized sheet: Bayi Iron and Steel announced on April 27th that the price of sheet products (including galvanized and color coated) will be uniformly increased by 50 RMB/ton, with enhanced cost support; Iron ore: The trading volume of iron ore in the main port fluctuated sharply in April (such as +214.3% month on month on April 28th), and the loose supply of raw materials suppressed the upward space of steel prices.

Downstream demand performance in the construction industry: 237 traders' trading volume of construction steel remains stable at around 120,000 tons per day, supported by the real estate "delivery guarantee" policy to meet demand; Home appliance manufacturing: Q2 refrigerator/air conditioning production plan+12% year-on-year, stable demand for high-end color coated panels.

Market outlook

In April, the supply and demand of the construction steel market continued to rebound, and inventory continued to decline. However, the steel price difference was strong, and prices continued to fluctuate weakly in the first three weeks. Under the influence of production restrictions, last week finally saw a certain rebound. As the May Day holiday approaching, the supply-demand contradiction remained relatively prominent, and steel prices have not continued to rise. This week, some market prices weakened again.

Considering the arrival of the off-season, although most factories' costs continued to rise, their shipping mentality continued, and their offers remained strong at high levels. This month, most domestic facilities started operating normally, but production and sales had not yet balanced, and inventory was accumulating. It is expected that the price of color coated sheets will remain stable in the short term.

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