SunSirs: Seamless Tube Import and Export Situation and Analysis in December 2025

In December 2025, China imported 9,700 tons of seamless tubes, a month-on-month increase of 25.97% and a year-on-year increase of 11.96%. From January to December 2025, China's cumulative imports of seamless tubes totaled 101,500 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 13.98%.

In December 2025, China exported 672,600 tons of seamless tubes, a month-on-month increase of 27.27% and a year-on-year increase of 11.84%. From January to December, China's cumulative exports of seamless tubes reached 6.2828 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 9.79%. In December, China's net exports of seamless tubes amounted to 662,900 tons, a month-on-month increase of 27.27% and a year-on-year increase of 10.29%. From January to December, China's cumulative net exports of seamless tubes reached 6.1813 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 10.29%.

In December, seamless tube imports increased by 25.97% month-on-month and 11.96% year-on-year, indicating a significant short-term increase in supply, which may lead to oversupply pressure in the spot market and downward pressure on prices. Cumulative imports from January to December decreased by 13.98% year-on-year, reflecting weak overall demand and further reinforcing the negative impact. Based on both short-term and long-term data, spot prices are expected to face downward risk.

In December, seamless tube exports reached 672,600 tons, a month-on-month increase of 27.27% and a year-on-year increase of 11.84%; cumulative exports for the entire year increased by 9.79%. The strong export figures indicate a significant increase in overseas demand, which will reduce domestic supply and drive up spot prices for seamless tubes.

As an integrated internet platform providing benchmark prices, On January 28, 2026, the benchmark price for seamless steel tubes, according to SunSirs, was 4,084.00 RMB/ton, a decrease of 0.68% compared to the beginning of the month (4,112.00 RMB/ton).

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