Nuts are key basic components in the manufacturing supply chain.
Their price fluctuations affect procurement costs and production plans directly.
Based on current steel market trends, this article analyzes April nut prices.
It aims to provide references for enterprises’ procurement decisions.
In summary, April nut prices have limited room to drop.
Instead, they face obvious upward pressure.
This judgment relies on three core logics as follows.
I. Key Signal: Leading Fastener Enterprises Raise Prices First
Nut prices are directly influenced by upstream manufacturers’ pricing.
Now, there is a clear price increase signal in the industry.
Tengda Technology is a leading stainless steel fastener producer in China.
It raised product prices twice on Feb 28 and Mar 5, 2026.
The reasons are rising raw material prices and market changes.
This reflects cost pressure transmission in the fastener industry.
It also indicates nut prices may rise soon.
II. Underlying Drivers: Three Factors Support Price Growth
1. Rising Raw Material Costs: Core Driver of Price Hike
Steel is the main raw material for nut production.
Its price changes directly determine nut production costs.
Recently, key steel raw material prices have rebounded.
Iron ore futures rose 2.32% from Mar 2 to Mar 6, 2026.
Coking coal and scrap steel prices also remain firm.
Steel mills’ production costs keep increasing.
Fastener enterprises have to raise prices to reduce losses.
2. Stronger Expectation of Steel Market Stabilization
Currently, the steel market is in a weak shock pattern.
However, the room for further price decline is limited.
Policies support infrastructure construction strongly in 2026.
Many infrastructure projects have accelerated resumption.
April will see a peak in construction activities.
Steel demand is expected to recover significantly.
This will drive steel prices to stabilize or rebound slightly.
3. Differentiated Inventory Structure: Potential Price Volatility
Current steel inventory shows obvious structural differences.
Construction steel inventory is generally at a low level.
It provides effective support for steel prices.
Steel mills have high inventory, but dealers do not.
Many terminal enterprises are in the inventory replenishment cycle.
Demand recovery may trigger short-term steel price fluctuations.
This will further affect nut prices.
III. Procurement Suggestions: Seize the Window, Avoid Risks
April nut prices have clear upward pressure.
Enterprises should pay close attention to raw material prices.
They also need to track leading enterprises’ pricing dynamics.
Make reasonable procurement plans based on production needs.
Lock some orders in advance to reduce cost risks.
We will continue to track industry trends.
We will provide the latest analysis for enterprises timely.