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01/09/2026

📊 HONGLUN VISION | August 2026 Nickel & USD Market Brief
Nickel prices showed mixed performance in August, while the US Dollar Index weakened.

As a key raw material for stainless steel production, nickel price movements remain closely linked to production costs, procurement strategies and downstream market expectations.

🔹 August Average Snapshot
LME Nickel: 16,766 USD/ton +0.65% MoM
SHFE Nickel: 128,310 CNY/ton -2.06% MoM
DXY: 99.40 -1.55% MoM

📈 LME Nickel | +0.65%
LME nickel remained relatively resilient in August despite continued supply-side pressure.
Elevated Indonesian production expectations and high global nickel inventories continued to cap the upside, while cost support and supply uncertainty helped prevent a deeper correction.

📉 SHFE Nickel | -2.06%
SHFE nickel came under greater pressure than LME nickel.
Sufficient domestic supply, cautious downstream procurement and relatively weak stainless steel demand limited buying momentum. Elevated inventories also continued to weigh on the domestic nickel market.

📉 DXY | -1.55%
The US Dollar Index weakened during August, moving toward the 99–100 range.
A softer dollar provided some support for dollar-denominated commodities, although nickel's fundamental supply conditions remained the dominant factor influencing price performance.

🔍 What Does This Mean for Stainless Steel?
The August market presented a divergent picture:
LME Nickel ↑ 0.65% SHFE Nickel ↓ 2.06% DXY ↓ 1.55%

This divergence highlights the importance of monitoring both international supply dynamics and domestic stainless steel demand when evaluating nickel-related procurement costs.
For stainless steel producers, traders and buyers, the key factors to watch in September include:

🇮🇩 Indonesian Nickel Supply → LME / SHFE Inventories → Stainless Steel Demand → Fed Policy Expectations → USD / DXY Movement
As the traditional September–October peak season approaches, actual downstream demand will be an important indicator of whether the nickel and stainless steel markets can regain stronger momentum.

HONGLUN VISION
Tracking Nickel • Stainless Steel • Raw Materials • Global Market Trends
Market data and analysis are for reference only and do not constitute investment advice.

Fujian Honglun Steel Industry Co., Ltd.
🌐 Web: www.honglungroup.com
📧 E-mail: [email protected]
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31/08/2026

🇲🇾 Happy Malaysia National Day! | 31 August 2026
Today, we celebrate Malaysia’s National Day and the spirit of unity, diversity, progress, and resilience that continues to shape the nation.

At HONGLUN GROUP, we are proud to contribute to industrial development through reliable stainless steel products and professional supply solutions, supporting projects and partners across Malaysia and global markets.

May Malaysia continue to prosper, innovate, and build a stronger future together. 🤝🏗️

Selamat Hari Kebangsaan, Malaysia!
Wishing Malaysia continued unity, prosperity, and progress. 🇲🇾

Fujian Honglun Steel Industry Co., Ltd.
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28/08/2026

&🔩 ASTM A403 WP316L Stub End Shipment | Vietnam Petrochemical Project

Honglun Steel Group successfully supplied ASTM A403 WP316L stainless steel Stub Ends for a petrochemical project in Vietnamproject.

❓ Why is WP316L stainless steel selected for demanding petrochemical piping systems?

316L stainless steel offers excellent corrosion resistance and reliable performance in process piping exposed to hydrocarbons, chemical media, moisture, and chloride-containing environments.

The Stub End design provides a practical solution for piping systems requiring:

✓ Corrosion-resistant material for process service
✓ Reliable welded connections
✓ Easy installation and maintenance
✓ Frequent dismantling and reassembly of flanged connections
✓ Stable performance in demanding industrial environments

With its combination of corrosion resistance, weldability, dimensional reliability, and ease of maintenance, ASTM A403 WP316L Stub Ends are well suited for critical piping and equipment connections in petrochemical facilities.

📋 Specs
Product: Stainless Steel Stub End
Material: ASTM A403 WP316L
Standard: MSS SP-43, Type A
Size: DN50 & 80 (2"& 3'')
Schedule: SCH 40S & 10S

📍 Project Location: Vietnam
🏭 Project Application: Petrochemical Project
⚙️ Service Condition: High-temperature, high-pressure and corrosive process service involving hydrocarbons and chemical media, with requirements for corrosion resistance and reliable long-term operation.

Honglun Steel Group — Reliable Stainless Steel Solutions for Global Industrial Projects.

Fujian Honglun Steel Industry Co., Ltd.
🌐 Web: www.honglungroup.com
📧 E-mail: [email protected]
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21/08/2026

مشروع تحلية مياه البحر «كاب بلان» – الجزائر | أنابيب الفولاذ المقاوم للصدأ غير الملحومة: التطبيقات واختيار المواد
يُعد مشروع محطة تحلية مياه البحر «كاب بلان» في عين الكرمة بولاية وهران من مشاريع تحلية مياه البحر الكبرى في الجزائر، بطاقة إنتاجية تبلغ 300,000 متر مكعب يوميًا، بهدف دعم إمدادات مياه الشرب في غرب الجزائر.
تتطلب أنظمة وأنابيب محطات التحلية مواد تتمتع بمقاومة عالية للكلوريدات والظروف البحرية، مع القدرة على تحمل التشغيل المستمر، الضغوط التشغيلية، والتآكل الموضعي.
العوامل الرئيسية لاختيار المواد:
تركيز الكلوريدات
درجة حرارة التشغيل
قيمة pH
سرعة تدفق المياه
ضغط التشغيل
مخاطر التآكل النقطي وتآكل الشقوق
متطلبات التصنيع واللحام والمعالجة الحرارية
أهم درجات الفولاذ المستخدمة:
TP316Lمناسب للعديد من التطبيقات ذات الظروف التآكلية المعتدلة، مع مقاومة جيدة للتآكل في البيئات المحتوية على الكلوريدات.
Duplex 2205يوفر مقاومة ميكانيكية أعلى ومقاومة جيدة للتآكل والكلوريدات، مما يجعله مناسبًا للعديد من تطبيقات مياه البحر.
Super Duplex 2507مناسب للظروف البحرية الأكثر شدة، بفضل مقاومته العالية للتآكل النقطي وتآكل الشقوق.
التطبيقات الرئيسية للأنابيب:
سحب مياه البحر
أنظمة المعالجة الأولية
أنظمة التناضح العكسي (SWRO) عالية الضغط
معالجة المياه بعد التناضح العكسي
أنظمة تصريف المياه عالية الملوحة (Brine)
ضبط الجودة والاختبارات
تتطلب أنابيب الفولاذ المقاوم للصدأ والدوبلكس في مشاريع التحلية مستوىً عاليًا من مراقبة الجودة، بما في ذلك:
تتبع المواد وأرقام الصهر
التحليل الكيميائي
اختبار الخواص الميكانيكية
الفحص والقياسات البُعدية
الاختبارات الهيدروستاتيكية
الفحوصات غير الإتلافية (NDT)
الفحص الميتالوغرافي
التحقق من توازن الأطوار في فولاذ الدوبلكس
التحكم في المعالجة الحرارية والبنية المجهرية
في Honglun Steel، نوفر حلول أنابيب من الفولاذ المقاوم للصدأ مصممة لتلبية متطلبات
التشغيل الفعلية لمشاريع تحلية مياه البحر والبنية التحتية المائية.

شركة فوجيان هونغلون لصناعة الفولاذ المحدودة
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البريد الإلكتروني: [email protected]
واتساب: +86 18721962218

#2205 #2507 #الجزائر #وهران

21/08/2026

Projet de dessalement d’eau de mer de Cap Blanc, Algérie | Tubes sans soudure en acier inoxydable : applications et sélection des matériaux 🌊 🌊 🌊

La station de dessalement d’eau de mer de Cap Blanc, à Aïn El Karma (wilaya d’Oran), est un important projet SWRO d’une capacité de 300 000 m³/jour. Elle contribue à renforcer l’approvisionnement en eau potable et la sécurité hydrique de l’ouest algérien.

Les tuyauteries utilisées dans les procédés SWRO doivent résister aux chlorures, à l’atmosphère marine, au fonctionnement continu, aux pressions élevées ainsi qu’aux phénomènes de corrosion localisée.

Le choix du matériau dépend notamment de la teneur en chlorures, de la température, du pH, de la vitesse d’écoulement, de la pression, du risque de corrosion en crevasse et des exigences de fabrication.

Principales nuances utilisées
TP316L : adapté aux environnements présentant un niveau de corrosion modéré.
Duplex 2205 : offre une résistance mécanique élevée ainsi qu’une bonne résistance aux chlorures.
Super Duplex 2507 : particulièrement adapté aux environnements marins sévères, avec une excellente résistance à la corrosion par piqûres et à la corrosion en crevasse.
Principales applications

Les tubes en acier inoxydable et duplex peuvent être utilisés dans différentes sections d’une installation de dessalement :

· Prise d’eau de mer
· Prétraitement
· Osmose inverse haute pression
· Post-traitement
· Évacuation de la saumure
· Contrôle qualité

La fiabilité des matériaux repose notamment sur :

· La traçabilité des matières premières
· L’analyse chimique
· Les essais mécaniques
· Le contrôle dimensionne
· Les essais hydrostatiques
· Les contrôles non destructifs (CND)
· L’examen métallographique

Pour les aciers duplex et super duplex, une attention particulière doit également être portée à l’équilibre des phases, au traitement thermique et à la maîtrise de la formation de phases intermétalliques.

Chez Honglun Steel, nous développons des solutions de tubes adaptées aux conditions réelles du procédé et aux exigences spécifiques des projets de dessalement.

Fujian Honglun Steel Industry Co., Ltd.
Site web : www.honglungroup.com
E‑mail : [email protected]
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#2205 #2507

21/08/2026

Algeria Cap Blanc Seawater Desalination Project | Stainless Steel Seamless Pipes: Application and Material Selection 🌊 🌊 🌊

The Cap Blanc seawater desalination plant in Aïn El Karma (Wilaya of Oran) is a large scale SWRO project with a capacity of 300 000 m³/day. It guarantees drinking water supply and water security for western Algeria. AEC (Sonatrach Group) undertakes project supervision; GCB acts as main general contractor, and ENGTP provides technical support.

SWRO piping shall resist chlorides, marine atmosphere, continuous operation, pressure and localized corrosion. Material selection depends on chloride content, temperature, pH value, flow velocity, pressure, crevice-corrosion conditions and manufacturing requirements.

Main material grades: TP316L, Duplex 2205, SuperDuplex 2507

316L: for moderately corrosive environments
2205: high mechanical strength & good chloride resistance
2507: for harsh marine service, excellent pitting & crevicecorrosion resistance

Application scope: seawater intake, pre-treatment, high-pressure reverse osmosis, post-treatment, brine discharge.

Quality control: material traceability, chemical analysis, mechanical tests, dimensional inspection, hydrostatic test & NDT, metallographic examination.

For duplex steels: phase balance, heat treatment, intermetallic-phase control.

At Honglun Steel, we develop pipe solutions tailored to real-world process conditions.

Fujian Honglun Steel Industry Co., Ltd.
🌐 Web: www.honglungroup.com
📧 E-mail: [email protected]
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#2205 #2507

13/08/2026

🚢 UNS N06686 Nickel Alloy Bar Shipment | India Chemical Processing Project

Honglun Group successfully delivered UNS N06686 nickel-based corrosion resistant alloy bars for a chemical processing project in India.

❓ Why is UNS N06686 selected for demanding chemical service environments?

UNS N06686 is a premium nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy designed for highly corrosive industrial applications.

It provides outstanding resistance to a wide range of aggressive media, including strong acids, chlorides, and complex chemical environments where conventional stainless steels may not provide sufficient durability.

The alloy delivers excellent resistance against:
✔ Pitting and crevice corrosion
✔ Stress corrosion cracking (SCC)
✔ Oxidizing and reducing chemical environments
✔ Localized corrosion under severe operating conditions

With excellent metallurgical stability, high strength, and long-term corrosion resistance, UNS N06686 ensures reliable performance in critical chemical processing equipment and severe service applications.

📋 Specs
Round Bar: 38.1 mm DIA × 1420 mm Length
Standard: ASTM B574
📍 Project Location: India
🏭 Project Application: Chemical Processing Project
⚙️ Service Condition: Highly corrosive chemical service requiring excellent corrosion resistance and long-term reliability

Fujian Honglun Steel Industry Co., Ltd.
🌐 Web: www.honglungroup.com
📧 E-mail: [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp: +86 18721962218

03/08/2026

📢 Nickel Market Brief (Jun–Jul 2026) | Full July Review
*Analysis for reference only, not investment advice*

Core Data Recap (Jun vs. Jul 2026)
|Instrument|Jun 2026 Avg.|Jul 2026 Avg.|% Change|
|LME Ni (USD/ton)|18,404|17,612|-4.30%|
|SHFE Ni (CNY/ton)|143,378|138,265|-3.57%|
|DXY|100.01|102.35|+2.25%|

Nickel prices extended downward correction in July driven by surging US Dollar and further loosened global nickel supply fundamentals. LME Ni posted a deeper monthly drop of -4.30%, while domestic SHFE Ni slipped 3.57%. Meanwhile, DXY climbed 2.25% month-on-month amid persistent hawkish Federal Reserve signals.

4 Key Drivers
1. Firmer USD Continues Pressuring Base Metals
Aggressive hawkish rhetoric from Fed officials underpinned a strong rebound in the US Dollar Index. All dollar-denominated industrial metals faced consistent valuation headwinds, and risk sentiment across commodity markets turned cautious.

2. LME Ni: Expanded Indonesian Output Deepens Bearish Sentiment
Sustained ramp-up of Indonesia’s nickel smelter capacity lifted market supply expectations substantially. Overseas stainless steel consumption remained in a slow recovery state without meaningful order improvement. Meanwhile, fading geopolitical tensions eliminated nickel’s safe-haven buying support, accelerating price declines on the LME board.

3. SHFE Ni: Domestic Summer Off-Season Restrains Downstream Purchasing
Though long-term Indonesian export restrictions delivered mild cost bottom support, China’s stainless steel industry fully entered traditional summer low-demand season. Downstream mills only maintained rigid spot buying and avoided large-scale restocking. Weak terminal consumption, RMB depreciation pressure plus continuous arbitrage capital outflow further widened the onshore-offshore nickel price spread.

4. Sticky US Inflation Sustains DXY Upward Trend
Resilient U.S. core inflation readings pushed market pricing to scrap early interest rate cut expectations for 2026. Deteriorating global risk appetite guided safe-haven capital flows into USD assets, forming lasting downward pressure on nickel and other industrial metals throughout July.

July 2026 Market Summary & Forward Reference
Global nickel supply kept loosening as Indonesia ramped up production, while domestic and overseas stainless steel demand failed to stage a strong rebound. The strengthening US dollar acted as the core macro bearish factor, driving synchronous declines in both LME and SHFE nickel prices.
Bullish Factors to Monitor
- Unexpected recovery of European and American manufacturing orders
- New geopolitical risks that revive nickel safe-haven demand
- Tightened long-term resource & export control policies in Indonesia
Bearish Factors to Watch
- Further expansion of Indonesia’s annual nickel production quota
- Continuous commissioning of new domestic and overseas nickel smelter projects
- Slow destocking progress of domestic stainless steel inventories
- Persistently strong US Dollar fueled by Fed hawkish stance

Practical Impact on Buyers
- Cost Volatility: Nickel prices maintain wide fluctuation range; companies should adopt flexible procurement budgets to offset shocks from macro policy and supply-side changes.
- Sourcing Strategy: Closely track Indonesia’s nickel export quota adjustments; allocate purchasing volume between domestic SHFE and overseas LME markets to diversify supply risks.
- Inventory Tactics: Carry out moderate strategic replenishment during obvious price slumps; refrain from aggressive stockpiling under high market volatility.
- Price Negotiation: Keep close track of U.S. inflation prints and Fed official speeches to capture favorable procurement windows; lock medium-term supply contracts to hedge future downside price risks.

If you have more thoughts or comments, feel free to share them in the comments section!

Data Sources
London Metal Exchange (LME), Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) official monthly average settlement data.

Disclaimer
This analysis is for reference only and does not constitute investment advice.

Fujian Honglun Steel Industry Co., Ltd.
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E-mail: [email protected]
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31/07/2026

Stainless Steel Piping: Core Infrastructure for Global Seawater Desalination

Water scarcity drives widespread seawater desalination for coastal cities, industrial zones and remote offshore islands. Per Stainless Steel in China (Metallurgical Industry Press, P195–197), high chloride ions in seawater and concentrated brine cause pitting, crevice and microbiological corrosion to ordinary metal pipelines.

Stainless steel relies on chromium oxide passive film for anti-corrosion performance; grades are selected based on salinity, temperature and pressure:

✅ Low-pressure intake, pretreatment & freshwater pipes: TP316 / TP316L (UNS S31600 / S31603) Molybdenum-bearing austenitic steel for low-salinity, low-pressure service.

✅ Medium-pressure seawater pipelines: 2205 Duplex Steel (UNS S32205) Dual-phase structure with high yield strength and strong chloride pitting resistance.

✅ High-pressure RO & brine discharge lines: 2507 Super Duplex (UNS S32750) High PREN, stable under high temperature, pressure and hyper-salinity brine.

✅ Moderate corrosion working conditions: S31803 Duplex Steel Cost-effective for medium-corrosion projects.

✅ Extreme high-chloride environments: 254SMO Super Austenitic Steel Premium alloy for harsh marine corrosion scenarios.

Core Application Equipment & Platforms
1.SWRO High-Pressure Membrane Piping Platform
2.Seawater Intake & Pretreatment Skid
3.ERD Energy Recovery Device Supporting Pipelines
4.MED Multi-Effect Evaporator Heat Exchanger Bundle
5.Brine Collection & Discharge Piping Platform
6.Plant Water Quality Monitoring Sampling Piping

Supplier: Fujian Honglun Steel Industry Co.,Ltd
We supply full-series seamless stainless steel pipes & tubes (TP316L, 2205, 2507, S31803, 254SMO), compliant with ASTM & EN standards, with authoritative NORSOK M-650 certification. Our products serve SWRO, MED, MSF desalination plants, brine and marine water treatment projects.

All pipes receive solid solution heat treatment, pickling passivation and full NDT (UT/ET/HT), eliminating weld corrosion and early leakage during long marine operation.

Proper steel grade selection extends pipeline lifespan, cuts maintenance costs and reduces full-lifecycle investment for desalination plants. Each alloy has fixed salinity, temperature and pressure limits; contact our engineering team for customized material matching schemes.

Contact Us
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E-mail: [email protected]
WhatsApp: +86 18721962218

21/07/2026

Why choose HONGLUN? The Real Reason Behind Seamless Pipe Cracks

Recently, a client from a heater project shared with us the severe quality issues he encountered with stainless steel seamless pipes previously procured from another supplier (see image below). His message was not a complaint – it was a plea:

“Can you help to check the reason for our previous quality issue? It cost us a lot during our last project – very headache!”

Our engineering team started investigating immediately and the final conclusion was clear – it all came down to the raw material source.

Image Diagnosis: Not Just Scratches — It’s a Material Failure
The linear cracking within the red circle shows no signs of mechanical abrasion; the fracture surface is brittle — a classic sign of metallurgical defects such as inclusions or segregation originating from the round billet.

Under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions in heater applications, such hidden flaws can lead to pipe rupture, causing costly downtime or even safety incidents.

The Deeper Truth – Why Raw Material Matters

As our investigation confirmed, poor raw material quality is the root cause of nearly half of all quality failures in our industry. Recycled scraps with uncontrolled impurity levels, inconsistent chemistry, and inadequate degassing during melting – all create latent defects that even subsequent processing cannot erase.

This client’s story is not unique. But it was the turning point that made him switch to Honglun.

Why Honglun? – Because We Start from the Source

✅ HighPurity Virgin Materials – We use only premium base materials with strict composition control, eliminating inclusions and porosity right from the smelting furnace.

✅ 100% NDT Guarantee – Every single pipe undergoes eddy current + hydrostatic testing before shipment. No sampling, no compromise – each piece is traceable and verified.

✅ World-Class Certification – We hold NORSOK M-650 (since June 2026), the most stringent standard for offshore oil & gas. Our R&D team of 256 professionals and patented technologies (anti-disconnection, hydraulic forming, hot-rolling devices) ensure reliability in the harshest conditions.

✅ Engineering Support, Not Just Sales – When our client asked for help, we didn’t sell first – we diagnosed. That trustfirst approach is why they now choose Honglun for every new order.

For Engineering Procurement Teams
If you’ve ever faced unexplained pipe failures, costly rework, or suppliers who blame “operation conditions” instead of their materials – you know the real cost of cutting corners.

Honglun doesn’t just sell steel pipes. We deliver peace of mind – backed by science, certification, and a track record of solving real problems.

Contact Honglun today. Let our engineers help you prevent your next headache – before it starts.

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