Wenzhou Welded Pipe Orders Flowing Out
On June 12, the spot price for 304 Dingxin material was 14,500 yuan per ton. Jinhai’s price was 13,750 yuan per ton. That is a gap of 750 yuan per ton. In past years, this gap would look unusual. But this quarter, it is just a normal number. The Wenzhou stainless steel welded pipe market […]
Stainless Steel Market Analysis & Outlook in June
This week we are not just talking about price moves in one local market. We want to look at something bigger. China’s stainless steel mills are cutting output right now. At the same time, the EU, one of the biggest import markets in the world, just cut its import quota by almost half. These two […]
Stainless Steel Welded and Seamless tubes: Key Differences
People search this topic all the time. A few questions keep coming up again and again: “They look the same from the outside. How do I tell if a pipe is welded or seamless?” “For pipes of the same specifications, seamless pipes are so much more expensive than welded pipes. What exactly is the difference?” […]
201 vs 304 Stainless Steel Tube: Are You Getting What You Paid For?
A notice from a tube manufacturer recently got a lot of people in the industry talking. The factory stated clearly in writing that all of their 201 stainless steel products come with no quality guarantee and no warranty. They also advised customers who need better quality to choose 304 or 316 grade instead. The notice sounds […]
Nickel in Stainless Steel Tubes: Grades, Properties & Selection
Two tubes both labeled ‘stainless steel tube’ can be worlds apart. One works in liquid nitrogen piping. Another is only suitable for indoor decorative railings. The price gap can be several times over. What explains this difference? It often comes down to one element that people overlook: nickel. Why Does Nickel Matter? When people think […]
Molybdenum in Stainless Steel Tubes: Why It Matters
When you shop for stainless steel tubes, you may notice that some are labeled 304 and others are labeled 316L. The prices are different, and so is the performance. The reason comes down to one element that most people overlook: molybdenum, or Mo. What Is Molybdenum? Molybdenum is a transition metal with the atomic number […]
China Stainless Steel Market Update 1 | May 2026
A two-day snapshot of China’s stainless steel spot market in the week of May 27, covering nickel price movements, export trends. Nickel Prices Spike, Then Pull Back On the night of May 27, nickel futures saw a sharp single-day jump. Shanghai nickel rose 1.44% to RMB 144,030 per tonne, and LME nickel climbed to USD […]
Indonesia’s NPI Exemption from Export Controls
A single exemption has calmed fears across the global stainless steel supply chain for now. But Indonesia’s push to tighten control over its resources is far from over. What does this mean for China’s imports and exports, and for the stainless steel pipe market? Indonesia’s NPI Exemption On 22 May 2026, Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for […]
2026 Spring Festival Resumption of Work Ceremony
On February 26, 2026 (the 10th day of the first lunar month) E-PAI Hardware Group held its Spring Festival resumption of work ceremony. All departments are now fully operational, and production line is running. E-PAI Hardware Group This year, E-PAI Hardware Group is doubling down on quality as its core direction. We are fine-tuning how we […]