Stocks of main finished steel products in China decreased by 1.8% as of December 31, 2024, totaling 6.59 million metric tons, down from 6.71 million metric tons on December 20. The China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) reported that inventories of hot-rolled coils (HRC), medium steel plates, and rebar fell by 1.2%, 2.0%, and 3.1%, respectively. Conversely, inventories of cold-rolled coils (CRC) and wire rods remained stable during the same period.