Though the nickel price falls, the new list prices from Taiwan's Yusco keeps rising in June.

The price rise is because the main raw material prices are higher than that in last month and orders show a seasonal rise, according to the company.

In view of the various factors, Yusco increased its domestic prices as follows: 300 series HR coil and sheet increases by NT$5,000/ton, 400 series HR coil and sheet in raise by NT$2,000/ton, billet price increases by NT$7,000~14,000/ton.

And the export price of HRC and CRC will be added by US$200/ton.

Tang Eng Co. said they will raise its prices in June as well. The domestic price of 300 series HR and CR products increased by NT$5,000/ton, while the export price goes up by US$150~200/ton.