Diversified development and the new pattern of International competition
Against the backdrop of the continuous advancement of global manufacturing and infrastructure construction, Metal materials such as Galvalume Steel, Galvanized Steel, Aluminum Coil/Pipe/Plate, Stainless Steel, Aluzinc Steel and Prepainted Steel As a fundamental raw material in the industrial field, its market performance and technological innovation have become the focus of industry attention.
From the perspective of market dynamics, various metal materials have shown different development trajectories. Take hot-dip aluminized zinc steel plates as an example. Domestic enterprises are actively expanding their markets, and the application fields of their products are constantly broadening. Shandong Huichuang Materials Technology Co., Ltd. is fully committed to building a project with an annual production capacity of 1.2 million tons of export-oriented galvanized aluminum-magnesium new materials and high-strength steel. It adopts the internationally leading 1450mm six-stand acid rolling combined line and intelligent control system. The production process is environmentally friendly, and the products have the advantages of low cost, long service life and strong performance. Its automatic incision repair function makes it an internationally recognized environmentally friendly product. After the completion of this project, it will form a production scale of 900,000 tons of galvanized aluminum-magnesium new materials and 300,000 tons of high-strength steel. It is expected that the annual sales will reach 6.4 billion yuan and the annual profit and tax will be 260 million yuan, which will effectively promote the competitiveness of domestic hot-dip aluminum-zinc steel plate products in the international market. Meanwhile, market demands are constantly changing. Due to its features such as no need for painting, environmental friendliness, and cost savings for processing enterprises, color-coated anti-fingerprint aluminized zinc high-strength steel plates have become the new favorite in the construction industry. Xintian Gang Cold-Rolled Thin Plate Co., Ltd. successfully produced two batches of a total of 400 tons of such products. By adding a roller coating system on the basis of the original equipment and repeatedly optimizing in aspects such as coating thickness and color matching, the performance requirements of high-strength aluminized zinc S550GD were met. The products are mainly supplied to the German Konaofu Group (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. and partially exported to Australia.
The market for galvanized steel plates is also active. Hebei Iron & Steel Group Handan Iron & Steel Company has successfully developed and produced 0.8×1890mm ultra-wide galvanized sheet DC56D+Z, which is mainly used in the "one-piece forming" manufacturing of large exterior panels for high-end automobiles. Ultra-wide galvanized sheets, with their high surface quality, high elongation, and excellent ultra-deep drawing performance, can help automotive Oems achieve integrated molding of large parts such as front hoods, doors, and side panels, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal and safety of the vehicle. They are highly favored by high-end automakers. Through the collaboration of production, sales and research, Handan Iron and Steel established a joint research team to overcome industry challenges such as plate shape and surface quality control in the production of ultra-wide galvanized sheets. The products have met the highest surface quality requirements of FD level, and indicators such as width accuracy and ultra-deep drawing performance all satisfy customer demands. In addition, Lian Steel has made significant breakthroughs in the field of green and low-carbon smelting technology. It has successfully produced cold-rolled galvanized sheet DX51D-RC50 with a scrap steel ratio of over 55% and achieved stable mass production. This product has been significantly optimized in terms of composition, performance and processing performance, with a carbon dioxide reduction of over 34%. It meets the ultra-low carbon requirements in fields such as home appliance panels and structural components for new energy vehicles, and has broad market prospects. This marks that Lian Steel has reached an advanced domestic level in the application of scrap steel ratio technology for cold-rolled galvanized sheets.
Materials such as aluminum coils/tubes/plates, stainless steel, aluminized zinc steel plates and color-coated steel plates also play important roles in their respective fields. Aluminum Products are widely used in industries such as aerospace, architectural decoration and transportation due to their light weight and corrosion resistance. Stainless steel, with its excellent corrosion resistance and high strength, is indispensable in fields such as food processing, medical equipment, and chemical engineering. Aluminized zinc steel sheets continue to expand their markets in industries such as construction and home appliances. Color-coated steel plates, with their rich colors and good decorative properties, have become commonly used materials for building envelope structures, home appliance shells, etc.
In terms of international market competition, China's metal materials industry is confronted with both opportunities and challenges. On the one hand, Chinese enterprises have achieved remarkable results in technological research and development and product quality improvement, and some of their products have already gained international competitiveness. For instance, the international standard ISO 8353:2024 "Continuous Hot-dip Galvanized Aluminum-Magnesium Alloy Coated Steel Sheets and Steel Strips for Commodity Grade, Stamping Grade and Structural Grade" led by our country was officially released, filling the gap of international standards for zinc-aluminum-magnesium alloy coated steel sheets and steel strips, enhancing the international influence of Chinese enterprises in related product fields, and facilitating the export of enterprise products. Reduce technical barriers and trade frictions in international trade. On the other hand, international trade frictions occur from time to time. The Eurasian Economic Commission made a final ruling on the first sunset review of the anti-dumping case on galvanized steel sheets originating from China and Ukraine, recommending an extension of the validity period of the anti-dumping measures. These measures have exerted certain pressure on the export of related metal materials from our country.
Facing a complex market environment and fierce international competition, enterprises in China's metal materials industry need to continuously increase investment in research and development, improve product quality and performance, optimize product structure, and actively expand domestic and foreign markets. At the same time, we should enhance industry collaboration, jointly address international trade frictions, promote the high-quality and sustainable development of China's metal materials industry, and secure a more favorable position in global market competition.
