Material, Energy and Currencies Index
Materials, Energy and Currency Indexes
Raw Material and Energy
Fluctuating material costs directly shape our valve pricing
Here we track the key indices, from steel and nickel to tungsten and energy.
Sources:
CS scrap: www.absacciai.com
Nickel: www.lme.com
Tungsten: www.metal.com/tungsten
Carbon Steel trend
Carbon steel
Update April 2026
Carbon steel costs are recovering after a mild 2025 decline. Buyers of standard carbon steel valves should anticipate modest list price adjustments in upcoming quotations as input costs firm up.
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Update April 2026
The 316L alloy surcharge has risen over 20% since January, directly increasing the cost of austenitic stainless components. Projects specifying 316L bodies or trims should factor revised material surcharges into procurement budgets immediately.
Nickel
Nickel
Nickel is up 26% year-on-year and still climbing, driving higher costs across all nickel-alloy and stainless valve grades.
Tungsten
Tungsten
Tungsten APT has surged sevenfold in twelve months, severely impacting hard-facing and seat materials used in critical service valves. Customers specifying Stellite or tungsten carbide trims must expect significant price increases and potential lead-time extensions.