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Price And Market Trend
Mar. 18, 2026
In March 2026, the price of prestressed steel strand continued to rise, with prices increasing in major regions and market transactions picking up steadily. This round of price increases is not driven by one single factor. Based on current market conditions, we conduct a comprehensive analysis of the price increase from three dimensions: cost support, market supply and demand, and external environment.
I. Rising Raw Material Prices
A sharp increase in raw material costs is the most core and direct driver behind the price adjustment of prestressed steel strand. The main raw material for prestressed steel strand is high-carbon steel wire rod (SWRH82B), which accounts for 75%–80% of the total cost. The price of wire rod essentially determines the pricing range of steel strand. Since March 2026, the price of high-carbon steel wire rod has continued to rise, with a cumulative increase of 60–70 RMB per ton. Cost pressures have rapidly transmitted downstream, directly pushing up the price of steel strand accordingly.
Meanwhile, prices of upstream raw materials including iron ore, coking coal, and coke have strengthened simultaneously, further raising steelmaking costs. Affected by rising international shipping costs, fluctuations in global energy prices, and the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, commodity prices have continued to climb. Supported by rising costs across the entire industrial chain, a price increase for steel strand has become an inevitable trend.
II. Recovery of Market Demand
A gradual recovery in market demand has provided effective support for prices. With the full resumption of construction projects nationwide in March, construction activity has continued to increase in downstream sectors such as infrastructure, transportation, bridges, municipal engineering, and slope support, leading to a concentrated release of rigid demand. Although market demand has not seen explosive growth, it has maintained a steady recovery. Continuous purchasing from downstream end-users has effectively underpinned market performance, leaving prestressed steel strand prices in a strong and hard-to-fall pattern.
III. Impact of the International Situation
International geopolitics and global commodity trends have provided indirect but strong support for domestic PC steel strand prices. Recent tensions in the Middle East have pushed up international crude oil prices, driving up global energy and logistics costs.
At the same time, international shipping and insurance costs have risen simultaneously, increasing the landed cost of imported raw materials such as iron ore and coking coal, further strengthening the upward expectation in the domestic steel market. Under the combined effect of internal and external factors, the price of prestressed steel strand has risen accordingly.
Conclusion
In summary, the price increase of prestressed steel strand is the combined result of rising raw material costs, recovering demand, and international environmental disturbances.
In the short term, supported by strong raw material prices and sustained recovery in downstream demand, the prestressed steel strand market will remain volatile but firm and on a steady upward trend. Customers are recommended to properly arrange procurement and production schedules and respond rationally to market fluctuations.
If you have demand for PC steel strand or related products, please feel free to contact us. We are source factory, and provide cost-effective, customizable, one-stop solutions for our clients.
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