Understanding Rebar prices
Raw materials and production
Steel is an iron-based alloy produced using ore-derived iron, recycled scrap or combinations of inputs. Rolling and finishing create products such as reinforcing bars, hot-rolled coil and cold-rolled sheet. Galvanising adds a protective zinc coating.
Applications and consumption
Construction, machinery, vehicles and appliances consume different steel products. Reinforcing bars support concrete structures, while sheet and coil enter fabrication. Scrap is a recycling feedstock and is distinct from these finished steel products.
What affects Rebar prices?
Iron-bearing inputs, scrap, energy and steel-mill operating rates affect supply costs. Construction and manufacturing orders influence demand. Grade, dimensions, finishing and the distinction between scrap and finished product must be checked before comparing steel-market quotations.
How to read Rebar price today
This page follows Rebar in China. The price type is Spot assessment, with values expressed in CNY/t. Compare quotations only after matching the product specification, unit, market and publication period. Changes in the chart describe the recorded series; they do not measure every transaction in the wider market. A local purchase may include freight, processing, taxes or dealer margins. Differences in quality or delivery conditions can therefore produce a different final cost even when the reference price is unchanged.
The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
Further reading: World Steel Association — raw materials ↗
Frequently asked questions about Rebar
What is Rebar price today?
The latest available value is 3,164.84 CNY/t, for 10/16/2026. It represents Spot assessment. Check the displayed period and market before treating it as a quotation for a purchase today. The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
What affects Rebar prices?
Iron-bearing inputs, scrap, energy and steel-mill operating rates affect supply costs. Construction and manufacturing orders influence demand. Grade, dimensions, finishing and the distinction between scrap and finished product must be checked before comparing steel-market quotations.
What is Rebar used for in everyday life and industry?
Construction, machinery, vehicles and appliances consume different steel products. Reinforcing bars support concrete structures, while sheet and coil enter fabrication. Scrap is a recycling feedstock and is distinct from these finished steel products.
Why can local Rebar prices differ from this chart?
Local offers may include delivery, processing, taxes and commercial margins. Differences in quality, product form, market and contract timing can also change the price. Compare the same specification and unit before drawing conclusions.
Where can I compare historical Rebar prices?
Use the price chart and dated history table on this page, or download the CSV. Choose a period and keep the market, product and units consistent. Missing publication dates are not filled with invented observations.