August 2025

ST37 carbon steel pipe remains one of the most cost-effective structural pipe options in 2025: Chinese and other Far-East mills continue to supply the lowest landed prices (FOB/FOB-China ranges commonly between $450–$800 / metric ton for commodity ST37/ERW/black pipe), while mill-grade seamless pipe and finished ASTM/API pipe from Western mills trades at a substantial premium […]

For most structural and welded applications where a guaranteed minimum yield of ~255 MPa is required, TStE255 remains a cost-effective, well-characterised choice in 2025. Globally, raw steel markets eased from the spring peaks; delivered plate prices for TStE255 vary by region, production route and minimum order size — typical ballpark landed prices in mid-2025 ranged

ASTM A516 (PVQ) Grade 70 remains the dominant pressure-vessel plate in 2025 and that price levels are highly regional: typical ranges in 2025 run roughly $650–$900 / t (China export), $700–$1,100 / t (India), $900–$1,600 / t (U.S. domestic/retail) and €650–€1,100 / t (Europe) depending on thickness, normalized vs. as-rolled condition, certification, and order size.

ASTM A830 low-carbon steel plates remain a cost-effective structural material in 2025, with raw-material price pressure easing in some regions but persistent regional spreads driven by local mill capacity, trade barriers, freight and energy costs. For procurement planning we recommend budgeting using regional price ranges (USD/metric-ton) rather than single fixed quotes, and to always add

CSA G40.21 structural plate remains a cost-effective, widely specified family of Canadian structural steels in 2025; prices have softened from the 2021–2023 peaks but remain volatile because of raw-material swings, regional trade measures and mill capacity moves. Buyers should expect North American plate delivered prices in mid-2025 to cluster in the range shown in the

ASTM A709 remains the internationally accepted specification for bridge plate steel, offering multiple grades (36, 50, weathering and HPS variants) that balance strength, toughness, and atmospheric resistance. In 2025 market conditions, structural plate supplied to bridge projects shows wide regional price variation driven by scrap/HRC feedstock, tariffs, mill capacity, and logistics — typical delivered plate

For procurement of AASHTO M270 structural steel plate in 2025 we find that fair-market delivered prices (standard structural plate, non-coated, typical bridge grades) currently sit in broad regional bands: USA ≈ $850–1,200 / metric ton; China ≈ $420–750 / mt; India ≈ $480–700 / mt; Western Europe / GCC ≈ $700–1,100 / mt. Prices vary

For most heavy-structure applications in 2025, ASTM A871 Grade 60/65 plates give the best combination of high yield strength and atmospheric corrosion resistance at a competitive cost versus specialized weathering steels; however, procurement strategy (region, mill lead-time, heat size and finish) is the single biggest driver of landed price differences worldwide. What ASTM A871 covers

In 2025, ASTM A514 (commonly sold under trade names such as T-1) remains a premium, quenched-and-tempered high-yield structural plate used where strength-to-weight matters. Pricing varies widely by region, order size, grade, and thickness — typical market ranges in mid-2025 for A514 plate are roughly USD $550–$1,500 per metric ton depending on origin and supply chain

For buyers seeking 140 KSI (≈960–965 MPa) ultra-high strength structural plate in 2025, expect a premium over commodity plate: typical commercial ranges sit roughly between ~USD 900 to USD 3,500 per metric tonne depending on brand (e.g., Strenx®/Weldox vs generic Q&T), order size, thickness, and delivery terms. Supply is concentrated among specialty mills and authorized