Stainless steel pipe, fittings & flanges: October 2017
Stainless steel flanges have seen extensive increases (up to 60.0 percent) during adjustments made following an anti-dumping suit. Pipe is increasing at a slower pace but hovers around 10.0 percent. Fittings are expected to pass along increases nearing the turn of the year. Availability and pricing for raw materials availability is being effected by political and environmental concerns stemming from China’s production processes. Indications suggest that future increases are possible, if not likely.