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ASTM A681 D3 Steel: Regional Demand and Supply

Where ASTM A681 D3 demand and supply sit across India by zone. Colour shows where each region sits on the supply and demand scale. Click a region to drill in. Signals are indicative and derived from listings and RFQs.

Last updated: 15 Oct 2026, 11:00 PM

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Live Signal: Where buyers and sellers are active across India right now, by zone and state. Use this to see where the market is moving today. For example, “Which states have buyers for this grade this week?”
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Leading Region
Central
National Activity
5
RegionActivitySupplyDemand
Central 2 0 2
West 2 0 2
North 1 0 1
East 0 0 0
South 0 0 0
Northeast 0 0 0
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Central leads nationally in ASTM A681 D3 activity, driven mainly by Uttar Pradesh.
Nationally, the market has held at “Shortage” for 124 days.
Activity Over Time for ASTM A681 D3
Current
Shortage
5 RFQs · 0 listings
7 days ago
Shortage
Same as today
5 RFQs · 0 listings
15 days ago
Shortage
Same as today
5 RFQs · 0 listings
30 days ago
Shortage
Same as today
5 RFQs · 0 listings

Disclaimer: All information on this page 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 activity depends on quantity, quality, payment terms and other commercial factors agreed between buyers and sellers.

ASTM A681 D3 is a Tool & Die Steels grade: D3: high-carbon high-chromium cold work tool steel (UNS T30403). Specified in A681:2008. Typical applications: Blanking dies, forming dies, gauges, rolls.
Equivalent / Similar Grades (4)
Grade Standard Region
X210Cr12 DIN Germany
BD3 BS UK
SKD1 JIS Japan
Cr12 GB China
Chemical Composition (%)
C Mn P S Si Cr V W
2.00-2.35 0.10-0.60 <=0.030 <=0.030 0.10-0.60 11.00-13.50 <=1.00 <=1.00
Mechanical Properties
Hardness <=255 HB
Condition Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)