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Steel Rebar prices in the United States, the highest-cost reporting region, rose 3.7% in Q2 2026 to USD 1,050.00/MT from USD 1,013.00/MT in Q1, as strong construction and infrastructure demand combined with Section 232 tariff protection to sustain firm domestic pricing. Globally, the average rose from USD 806.10/MT in Q1 to USD 830.80/MT in Q2, a 3.1% gain. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 800.00-900.00/MT is expected, with European production surcharges tied to energy costs and constrained trade flows likely to keep this market firm across every region covered.
Steel Rebar, formally known as reinforcing bar, is a deformed or ribbed steel product rolled from low-alloy or high-carbon steel billets and designed to bond mechanically with concrete in reinforced structures. It is the single most widely consumed long steel product globally and remains indispensable across residential and commercial buildings, highways, bridges, tunnels, ports, power plants, and large-scale civil infrastructure projects. Iron ore and scrap metal feedstock costs, energy prices at electric arc furnace and blast furnace mills, regional construction demand cycles, trade and tariff policy, and freight and logistics costs are what drive prices in this market.
The outlook for Steel Rebar through H2 2026 stays firm, tracking elevated energy costs across European mills and continued Section 232 tariff protection limiting import competition in North America. European gas storage entered the current period at unusually low levels following a harsh prior winter, leaving the continent exposed to further energy-driven cost inflation, while electric arc furnace operators across Asia-Pacific face their own cost compression from elevated oil and LNG prices.
The main upside risk is a further escalation of energy costs in Europe or additional trade restrictions limiting import competition, which could push prices higher than currently forecast. The main downside risk is a slowdown in construction and infrastructure activity across major consuming regions, which would ease demand even as feedstock and energy costs stay elevated.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/MT) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 800.00 - 900.00 | Energy costs and trade protection keep this market firm |
| United States | 1,020.00 - 1,110.00 | Tariff protection and firm demand sustain the highest cost |
| Brazil | 930.00 - 1,020.00 | Firm infrastructure and residential demand supports gains |
| Germany | 745.00 - 810.00 | Elevated energy costs drive continued production surcharges |
| China | 470.00 - 515.00 | Ample capacity keeps this the most affordable market |
US Steel Rebar prices averaged USD 1,050.00/MT in Q2 2026, the highest of any region tracked here, up 3.7% from USD 1,013.00/MT in Q1, as strong construction and infrastructure demand kept domestic mills firm.
Why did the price of Steel Rebar change in Q2 2026 in the United States?
Ongoing project activity across public infrastructure and commercial real estate supported consistent consumption, while the curtailment of competing import flows from the Gulf corridor, reinforced by Section 232 tariff protections, kept domestic pricing strength intact.
Brazilian prices averaged USD 970.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 3.0% from USD 942.00/MT in Q1, as firm demand from infrastructure and residential construction sectors continued supporting gains.
Why did the price of Steel Rebar change in Q2 2026 in Brazil?
Domestic production remained stable while demand from infrastructure and residential construction projects stayed firm, giving mills room to hold and modestly raise offers through the quarter.
German prices averaged USD 770.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 2.8% from USD 749.00/MT in Q1, as elevated energy costs continued driving production surcharges across European mills.
Why did the price of Steel Rebar change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
European steel manufacturers continued applying production surcharges to offset soaring electricity and gas input costs, a pattern that has persisted since European gas storage entered the current period at unusually low levels following a harsh prior winter.
Chinese prices averaged USD 490.00/MT in Q2 2026, the lowest of the four regions, up 2.1% from USD 480.00/MT in Q1, as ample domestic capacity kept this the most affordable market tracked in this report.
Why did the price of Steel Rebar change in Q2 2026 in China?
Stable production levels and moderated demand from construction activities kept this market on a gentle upward path, with raw material and logistics costs providing only modest additional support.
US prices rose 6.7% in Q1 2026 to USD 1,013.00/MT from USD 949.00/MT in Q4 2025, as construction demand improved across infrastructure and residential projects.
Why did the price of Steel Rebar change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Steel mills maintained firmer offers due to higher scrap and energy costs, while buyers increased spot purchases to avoid further price gains, and import competition stayed limited due to freight costs and trade measures, allowing domestic producers to hold stronger pricing positions.
Brazilian prices rose 5.8% in Q1 2026 to USD 942.00/MT from USD 890.00/MT in Q4 2025, as mills raised offers to protect margins amid higher input costs.
Why did the price of Steel Rebar change in Q1 2026 in Brazil?
Higher input costs and stronger buying from infrastructure-linked projects supported the upward trend, with distributors showing stronger purchasing interest as they anticipated firmer replacement costs.
German prices rose 4.0% in Q1 2026 to USD 749.00/MT from USD 720.00/MT in Q4 2025, as energy cost pressures continued building.
Why did the price of Steel Rebar change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
The coordinated military operation affecting the broader Middle East region raised energy costs sharply just as European gas storage entered the period at only about 30 percent of capacity following a harsh winter, leaving the continent unusually exposed to energy supply disruption and cost inflation across steel manufacturing.
Chinese prices rose 2.1% in Q1 2026 to USD 480.00/MT from USD 470.00/MT in Q4 2025, a modest gain reflecting balanced supply and moderated demand.
Why did the price of Steel Rebar change in Q1 2026 in China?
Balanced supply and moderated demand from construction activities kept this market's gains contained, even as electric arc furnace operators across the broader Asia-Pacific region experienced some cost compression from surging oil and LNG prices.
Global Steel Rebar prices dipped modestly in Q2 2025 before climbing steadily through the following quarters, with the pace of gains accelerating sharply from Q1 2026 onward as a coordinated military operation in the Middle East drove European energy costs sharply higher and reinforced trade-driven pricing strength in North America.
| Quarter | Price (USD/MT) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 830.80 | +3.1% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 806.10 | +5.2% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 766.10 | +2.3% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 748.80 | +4.5% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 716.60 | - | — Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | — In Progress |
Steel Rebar firmed steadily across every market covered in this report through 2025, tracking construction and infrastructure demand alongside gradually rising energy and feedstock costs, with Brazil posting the strongest annual gain given firm regional infrastructure spending.
US prices firmed from about USD 920.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 949.00/MT by Q4, a gain of roughly 3.2%, tracking steady construction demand ahead of the sharper 2026 acceleration.
Brazilian prices firmed from about USD 850.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 890.00/MT by Q4, up roughly 4.7%, the strongest annual increase of the four regions, supported by firm infrastructure and residential construction demand.
German prices firmed from about USD 680.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 720.00/MT by Q4, a gain of roughly 5.9%, tracking gradually rising energy costs through the year.
Chinese prices firmed from about USD 450.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 470.00/MT by Q4, up roughly 4.4%, the smallest annual gain of the four regions given ample domestic capacity.
Expert Market Research: Your Source for Real-Time Steel Rebar Price Intelligence
Expert Market Research tracks Steel Rebar prices continuously across every major producing and consuming region, combining iron ore and scrap feedstock cost data, energy price trends at electric arc furnace and blast furnace mills, and construction and infrastructure demand signals into a single, regularly updated view of the market. Our team can help your procurement function benchmark current offers, plan purchases around the trade and energy-driven trends covered in this report, and build a defensible view of where this essential construction material is headed next. Reach out to our team for a tailored briefing or a deeper look at any of the regional markets covered here.
*While we strive to always give you current and accurate information, the numbers depicted on the website are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the main report. At Expert Market Research, we aim to bring you the latest insights and trends in the market. Using our analyses and forecasts, stakeholders can understand the market dynamics, navigate challenges, and capitalize on opportunities to make data-driven strategic decisions.*
It is the single most widely consumed long steel product globally, indispensable across residential and commercial buildings, highways, bridges, tunnels, ports, power plants, and large-scale civil infrastructure projects.
The Q2 2026 global average was USD 830.80/MT, ranging from USD 490.00/MT in China to USD 1,050.00/MT in the United States.
The global average rose from USD 766.10/MT in Q4 2025 to USD 806.10/MT in Q1 2026 and then to USD 830.80/MT in Q2, accelerating sharply as Middle East-related energy cost inflation and trade dynamics pushed prices higher.
European gas storage entered the period at only about 30 percent of capacity following a harsh prior winter, leaving the continent unusually exposed to energy supply disruption after a coordinated military operation in the Middle East, prompting steel manufacturers to apply production surcharges of up to 30 percent on new orders.
The global average is expected in the USD 800.00-900.00/MT range, with energy costs and trade protection likely to keep this market firm.
China holds the lowest cost given ample domestic capacity, while the United States carries the highest cost given tariff protection and firm construction demand.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, connect with the Expert Market Research team.
Iron ore and scrap metal feedstock costs, energy prices at electric arc furnace and blast furnace mills, regional construction demand cycles, trade and tariff policy, and freight and logistics costs.
China is the largest global producer by volume, with the United States, Brazil, Germany, and Taiwan also maintaining substantial production capacity tied to their domestic construction industries.
Buyers can monitor energy cost trends and trade policy developments given their outsized influence on this market, time forward purchases around the quarterly breakdowns in this report, and benchmark supplier quotes against the tracked price ranges.
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