Shanghai Posite Steel Market
Shanghai, the industrial and financial hub of China, is home to the largest steel market in the country, the Shanghai Posite Steel Market. It was officially established in 2002, and from its inception has been responsible for supplying high quality, low cost steel products to consumers, businesses and industries in the area.
Situated at the confluence of the Huangpu, Suzhou and Yangtze rivers, the Shanghai Posite Steel Market’s strategic position offers easy and fast transportation routes for the hundreds of suppliers who provide the 80 million tonnes of steel which are traded within its walls. It also provides convenient access for both domestic and international customers who are interested in the specialties on offer.
At the Shanghai Posite Steel Market, customers can find just about every type of steel product from mild steels to high strength steels, from stainless steel to manganese steel, from nickel alloys to titanium. A wide variety of product styles is also available, including flat products, long products, pipes, plates, wires and others. The market’s prices are highly competitive and the quality of the products is excellent, so it is often the preferred supplier for large projects and long-term contracts.
The Shanghai Posite Steel Market is also a major center for research and development, with many innovative technologies being developed here. It is the largest supplier of titanium products in the world, and was the first to introduce a new type of steel, high strength low alloy steel, which is now widely used in many industries. The market is also responsible for the development of new coating technologies and corrosion-resistant products.
In addition to its role as a supplier of steel products, the Shanghai Posite Steel Market is also an important center for trade, training and education. Industry professionals from all over the world come to the market to broaden their understanding of steel issues, and to find new technologies and new production methods. The market’s Trade Fairs attract thousands of customers each year, and provide new customers with an opportunity to learn about the products, prices and technical issues associated with steel.
The Shanghai Posite Steel Market has become a symbol of success and reliability in the steel industry, and is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading steel market centers. Its commitment to excellent quality and service, and its drive to be the best in the industry has seen it achieve success in just a short period of time.