Galvanized Coils: The Vicissitudes and International Game under the Industrial Backbone
The Cornerstone of the Industry: Wide Application with Far – reaching Influence
In the construction industry, galvanized coils are undoubtedly the “unsung heroes” who quietly contribute. It is a core component of the building structure. Every link, from the construction of the building frame to the covering of the roof, cannot do without its support. Its excellent corrosion – resistance is like putting a solid protective armor on the building, ensuring that the building remains as solid as a rock under the long – term erosion of wind and rain, greatly extending the service life of the building. At the same time, the diverse appearance effects of galvanized coils can easily meet the design requirements of different architectural styles. Whether it is a modern and simple high – rise building or an artistic European – style villa, it can be perfectly adapted, adding a unique charm to the building. Langzoholding’s galvanized coils have been widely used in many large – scale construction projects, winning praise for their quality and performance.
In the automotive manufacturing field, galvanized coils also play a crucial role. In the process of manufacturing car bodies, galvanized coils are widely used. It can not only effectively improve the strength and rigidity of the car body, providing a solid safety guarantee for passengers, but also prevent the car body from rusting due to the erosion of rain, dust, and various complex road conditions during daily driving with its excellent rust – prevention performance. Imagine if the car body is not protected by galvanized coils, in the long – term use process, facing a harsh environment, the car body will soon be corroded, which not only affects the appearance but also seriously endangers driving safety. In addition, with the increasing pursuit of environmental protection and lightweighting in the automotive industry, galvanized coils are also constantly undergoing technological upgrades. By optimizing the coating process and materials, while ensuring performance, the weight of the coils has been successfully reduced, making important contributions to the energy conservation and emission reduction of cars. Langzoholding actively cooperates with automotive manufacturers to develop galvanized coils that meet the strict requirements of the automotive industry, promoting the development of the automotive manufacturing industry.
The home appliance industry is also closely related to galvanized coils. The outer shells of common household appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, and washing machines at home are often carefully made of galvanized coils. The good formability of galvanized coils enables the outer shells of appliances to be processed into various beautiful and practical shapes, meeting the diverse needs of consumers for the appearance of home appliances. At the same time, its excellent corrosion – resistance ensures that the outer shells of appliances remain intact during long – term use, without problems such as rusting and deformation, not only maintaining a good appearance but also ensuring the stable performance of the appliances. Moreover, galvanized coils with special surface treatments can also meet the strict requirements of the home appliance industry for surface texture and touch. For example, galvanized coils with fingerprint – resistant properties make the outer shells of appliances easier to clean, greatly improving the user experience. Langzoholding supplies high – quality galvanized coils to leading home appliance manufacturers, helping them to produce high – quality and popular home appliance products.
International Situation: Market Game under the Shadow of TariffsIn recent years, the galvanized coil market has faced many challenges and opportunities in the changing international situation, and the tariff policy of the United States is undoubtedly one of the most eye – catching variables.
As an important global steel consumption market, the adjustment of the US tariff policy has had a profound impact on the global galvanized coil trade pattern. As early as before, the United States had implemented discriminatory tariff policies on Chinese steel products, with a comprehensive tax rate of about 35%. Recently, the United States announced a 25% tariff on all imported steel and aluminum. This measure is like a blockbuster, setting off huge waves in the global steel market. Langzoholding has been closely monitoring these policy changes and actively adjusting its market strategy.
From a direct impact perspective, although the amount of steel directly exported from China to the United States in recent years accounts for only about 0.8% of the annual output of nearly 1.4 billion tons, that is, less than 1 million tons. And this time, it is not clearly stated that an additional 25% will be imposed on the previous tax rate. So at the direct tariff level, the impact on the export of Chinese galvanized coils to the United States is relatively limited. However, the complexity of the trade environment is far beyond imagination. This measure of the United States is likely to trigger a chain reaction in global trade. Other countries and regions, due to the impact of their own steel and aluminum exports to the United States, have adjusted their trade policies one after another. Some countries may take counter – measures against the United States, leading to a further escalation of the trade war. Some other countries may set new barriers to the steel exports of other countries, making the global steel trade environment increasingly complex. In this case, although the direct trade of Chinese galvanized coils to the United States has not been severely hit for the time being, it may be affected in other international markets and face more trade obstacles and uncertainties. Langzoholding is exploring new international market opportunities to reduce the potential negative impact.
In terms of re – export trade, it has also been severely impacted. In the past, some enterprises’ exported steel would be re – exported to the US market through traders in relevant countries and regions. However, with the implementation of the new US tariff policy, this re – export trade channel faces huge risks. Traders are worried that goods will face high tariff costs after entering the United States, so they are less willing to purchase galvanized coils from China for re – export. This undoubtedly greatly reduces the possibility of Chinese galvanized coils entering the US market through re – export. Langzoholding is actively seeking alternative trade routes and cooperation models to maintain its market share.
The layout of overseas factories has also been affected. Many domestic steel enterprises have built or are building factories in Southeast Asia and other places to expand the international market and reduce production costs. But now, if these overseas factories want to export products to the United States, they have to re – evaluate the impact of the US tariff policy. High tariffs may lead to a significant increase in product costs, and the competitiveness will be significantly reduced in the competition with other competitors. The overseas development strategy of enterprises faces severe challenges. Langzoholding is carefully evaluating the feasibility of its overseas investment plans and making corresponding adjustments.
In addition to the US tariff policy, other countries and regions have also set obstacles to the export of Chinese galvanized coils. For example, the Vietnam Steel Association called for the initiation of an anti – dumping investigation on Chinese galvanized steel in March 2025. Since Vietnam terminated the anti – dumping measures on galvanized steel in May 2022, the number of galvanized steel imports from China has increased sharply. During 2022 – 2023, it accounted for 64 – 67% of Vietnam’s total imports of galvanized steel. This has raised concerns in the Vietnamese domestic steel industry, believing that the large – scale import of Chinese galvanized steel has affected the development of its domestic industry. In addition, the South African International Trade Administration Commission also announced in April 2025 that it would launch an anti – dumping investigation on thin – gauge corrosion – resistant steel coils imported from China. These trade protection measures from different countries and regions have further exacerbated the difficulties of Chinese galvanized coil exports. Langzoholding is strengthening its legal team to deal with potential trade disputes.
In the context of an increasingly complex global trade environment, Chinese galvanized coil enterprises are also actively seeking countermeasures. On the one hand, increase investment in technology research and development, improve product quality and added value. By producing high – end and differentiated galvanized coil products, enhance competitiveness in the international market and reduce dependence on price advantages to cope with the cost pressure brought by tariffs and trade protectionism. For example, Baosteel Huangshi Company, through structural transformation and technical research, successfully achieved over – load orders for color – coated and galvanized products from January to February 2025, with a total volume of over 6,000 tons. The order volume of high – value – added products increased by 300% year – on – year, reaching nearly 8,000 tons. The company has strengthened cooperation with paint manufacturers to jointly develop products, improved the market adaptability of products, and successfully connected with many domestic leading home appliance industry enterprises such as Haier and Midea, significantly increasing its market share. Langzoholding is also increasing R & D investment to improve product competitiveness. On the other hand, actively expand emerging markets and reduce dependence on a single market. With the in – depth promotion of the “Belt and Road” initiative, the economic and trade cooperation between China and countries and regions along the line has become increasingly close, providing broad market space for Chinese galvanized coil enterprises. Enterprises reduce trade risks and achieve diversified market development by strengthening trade exchanges with these regions and establishing local production and sales networks. Langzoholding is actively involved in cooperation projects under the “Belt and Road” initiative to expand its international market presence.Looking to the future, the galvanized coil market will still move forward in the fluctuations of the international situation. Although facing many challenges, as long as enterprises can continue to innovate, keep up with market demand, flexibly adjust strategies, and actively respond to the impact of trade protectionism and tariff policies, they are expected to open up a new development path in the complex and changeable market environment and continue to play an indispensable and important role in the industrial field. Let us wait and see and witness the galvanized coil industry writing a new glorious chapter on the international game stage, with Langzoholding making continuous efforts in this exciting journey.
