Firm Rebar Price in Tokyo

Concrete reinforcing steel bar market price is firm at around 70,000 yen per tonne for base size with 19 millimeters diameter around Tokyo. The makers are reluctant to accept order in advance though the buyers try to secure materials in advance when the makers should increase the selling price to cover higher ferrous scrap cost, according to industry source. The market is likely to keep firm under cost push pressure. In the thin trade, the distributors are also reluctant for new business. The market players try to find the next move for scrap purchase by Tokyo Steel Manufacturing and other local makers. The market expects the makers should increase the selling price to cover higher production cost. The building demand is expected to drop more in January-March from October-December due to confusion for new building standard law. However, the makers try to increase the selling price for better profitability. With the cost pressure, the distributors would increase the reselling price and the buyers might have no choice but accept certain hike.