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Supply and Demand Balance

Where supply meets demand across metal grades on M-EX. Identifies grades in short supply against buyer interest, grades sitting in surplus, and where demand is concentrated. Bars show relative intensity across grades shown. Signals are indicative and derived from live listings and RFQs.

Last updated: 05 Aug 2026, 1:00 AM  ·  492 grades analysed

265
Healthy Market
Supply and demand both present
227
Shortage
Demand, little or no supply
0
Excess Supply
Supply, little or no demand
0
Dormant
Thin activity both sides
Demand intensity
Supply intensity
Bars are relative to the highest value among grades shown
Shortage Signals
Grades buyers are requesting where supply is absent or thin. The clearest opportunities to list.
Grade Category Supply Demand Median
EN41B
BS 970:1955
Alloy Steel
Rs. 100,053
42CD4
NF A35-552
Alloy Steel
Rs. 111,208
C35
DIN EN 10083-2
Carbon Steel
Rs. 70,598
S75C
JIS G3506
Carbon Steel
Rs. 67,334
1.4401
EN 10088-1
Stainless Steel
Rs. 272,016
SKD61
JIS G4404
Tool Steel
Rs. 209,247
1030
SAE
Carbon Steel
Rs. 66,749
34CrMo4
EN 10083-3
Alloy Steel
Rs. 85,657
X12Cr13
EN 10088-1
Stainless Steel
Rs. 220,802
3310
SAE
Alloy Steel
Rs. 89,802
1214
SAE
Free Machining Steel
Rs. 91,000
52100
SAE
Tool Steel
Rs. 207,244
50CrV4
EN 10089
Spring Steel
Rs. 101,026
11SMn30
EN 10087
Free Machining Steel
Rs. 80,528
S275JR
EN 10025-2
Mild Steel
Rs. 44,691
1025
SAE
Carbon Steel
Rs. 81,840
060A35
BS 970:1991
Carbon Steel
Rs. 64,944
2258
SS 14 22 58
Alloy Steel
Rs. 92,155
1050
SAE
Carbon Steel
Rs. 63,057
40HM
GOST 4543
Alloy Steel
Rs. 92,708
In Demand vs Available
Grades with active buyer demand, ranked by how far demand outpaces available supply.
Grade Category Supply Demand Median
EN41B
BS 970:1955
Alloy Steel
Rs. 100,053
42CD4
NF A35-552
Alloy Steel
Rs. 111,208
C35
DIN EN 10083-2
Carbon Steel
Rs. 70,598
S75C
JIS G3506
Carbon Steel
Rs. 67,334
1.4401
EN 10088-1
Stainless Steel
Rs. 272,016
SKD61
JIS G4404
Tool Steel
Rs. 209,247
1030
SAE
Carbon Steel
Rs. 66,749
34CrMo4
EN 10083-3
Alloy Steel
Rs. 85,657
X12Cr13
EN 10088-1
Stainless Steel
Rs. 220,802
3310
SAE
Alloy Steel
Rs. 89,802
1214
SAE
Free Machining Steel
Rs. 91,000
52100
SAE
Tool Steel
Rs. 207,244
50CrV4
EN 10089
Spring Steel
Rs. 101,026
11SMn30
EN 10087
Free Machining Steel
Rs. 80,528
S275JR
EN 10025-2
Mild Steel
Rs. 44,691
1025
SAE
Carbon Steel
Rs. 81,840
060A35
BS 970:1991
Carbon Steel
Rs. 64,944
2258
SS 14 22 58
Alloy Steel
Rs. 92,155
1050
SAE
Carbon Steel
Rs. 63,057
40HM
GOST 4543
Alloy Steel
Rs. 92,708
Deep Supply, Thin Demand
Grades well stocked across sellers with limited buyer requests. Candidates for liquidation pricing.
Grade Category Supply Demand Median
D2 KNL
AISI
Tool Steel
Rs. 198,418
Cr12MoV
GB/T 1299
Tool Steel
Rs. 196,294
52100
SAE
Alloy Steel
Rs. 99,205
4140
SAE
Alloy Steel
Rs. 97,566
EN18
BS 970:1955
Alloy Steel
Rs. 84,459
EN5
BS 970:1955
Carbon Steel
Rs. 56,081
EN9
BS 970:1955
Carbon Steel
Rs. 59,588
C55
DIN EN 10083-2
Carbon Steel
Rs. 56,959
EN1A
BS 970:1955
Free Machining Steel
Rs. 76,602
EN353
BS 970:1955
Alloy Steel
Rs. 80,909
SS410
ASTM
Stainless Steel
Rs. 202,180
34CrNiMo6
EN 10083-3
Alloy Steel
Rs. 98,043
SA105
ASME
Carbon Steel
Rs. 67,323
EN48
BS 970:1955
Spring Steel
Rs. 82,991
H21
AISI
Tool Steel
Rs. 186,219
EN2
BS 970:1955
Carbon Steel
Rs. 55,099
EN8A
BS 970:1955
Carbon Steel
Rs. 76,600
EN8M
BS 970:1955
Free Machining Steel
Rs. 64,745
55Cr3
EN 10089
Spring Steel
Rs. 88,628
90MnCrV8
EN ISO 4957
Tool Steel
Rs. 210,410
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Disclaimer: Supply and demand intensity shown here is indicative only and derived from posted listings and RFQs on M-EX. It does not constitute a market price quote or investment advice. M-EX and GTE make no representations as to accuracy or completeness. Actual transaction prices depend on quantity, quality, payment terms and other commercial factors agreed between buyers and sellers.