CHINA HRC: Traders optimistic about export prices despite domestic decreases

China's domestic hot-rolled coil prices dipped on Monday July 27, but sources are still expecting export prices to remain stable due to mills not being in any rush to sell.

Domestic
Eastern China (Shanghai): 3,920-3,930 yuan ($559-560) per tonne, down 10-20 yuan per tonne
Domestic HRC prices fell during the day amid falling futures.
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