Steel prices have been rising steadily since the end of last year, creating a substantial impact across related industries. As the primary raw material for cleanroom panels and doors, rising steel plate costs naturally drive up the overall prices of cleanroom enclosure products.

Why have steel prices risen so significantly in China?

The rapid rise in steel prices is primarily driven by the swift economic recovery at home and abroad, especially the vigorous development of infrastructure construction and equipment manufacturing, which has created a strong market environment for the steel industry. On the supply side, regional environmental protection limits on production, together with industry-wide policy restrictions and calls to curb output, have resulted in a tight steel supply that accelerates price increases. In addition, the sharp rise in mine prices is another critical factor combined with international market trends—particularly with steel prices in the United States being 70% higher than those in China—all comprehensively driving the rapid surge in steel prices.