Galvanized Steel Coil Market Trends in The First Week Of 2026

Geopolitical tensions and renewed competition for energy resources are intensifying abroad, supporting higher energy prices. During the Chinese New Year holiday, fundamental industry data showed limited changes. Blast furnace iron production saw a slight increase, but downstream purchasing sentiment remained cautious, exhibiting a regional difference with "southern steel coil factories performing slightly better than northern steel coil factories." Market prices fluctuated within a narrow range, trading activity remained subdued, and a wait-and-see attitude prevailed in the market. Galvanized steel coil prices are expected to fluctuate by $2-3 this week.
In December 2025, global iron ore shipments reached a historical high, with a monthly year-on-year increase exceeding 15 million tons. China's iron ore imports also reached a historical high, with a monthly year-on-year increase exceeding 10 million tons. On the demand side, due to steel mills' losses, winter maintenance increased, resulting in a decline compared to both the previous month and the same period last year. Steel coil product prices fluctuate daily; if you have any needs, please contact us. Jingtai Factory mainly produces PPGI, PPGL, GI, and GL.