Plate
June 12, 2026
Plate market anticipates spot price hikes through summer
Written by Kristen DiLandro
Spot market participants recently told SMU they foresee additional plate price rises for domestically made products.
The sources said there’s no reason for domestic producers to slow down. If widespread demand degradation or plentiful, consistent, timely imported plate entered the market, sources contend, mills might consider slowing price increases. Currently, neither scenario appears to be an imminent threat to the domestic market.
