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ASTM A681 H21 Steel: Regional Demand and Supply

Where ASTM A681 H21 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: 16 Oct 2026, 12:00 AM

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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
West
National Activity
3
RegionActivitySupplyDemand
West 3 3 0
North 0 0 0
Central 0 0 0
East 0 0 0
South 0 0 0
Northeast 0 0 0
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West leads nationally in ASTM A681 H21 activity, driven mainly by Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Nationally, the market has held at “Deep Supply” for 124 days.
Activity Over Time for ASTM A681 H21
Current
Deep Supply
0 RFQs · 3 listings
7 days ago
Deep Supply
Same as today
0 RFQs · 3 listings
15 days ago
Deep Supply
Same as today
0 RFQs · 3 listings
30 days ago
Deep Supply
Same as today
0 RFQs · 3 listings

Figures as of 15 Oct 2026 . Today's figures will appear after the next update.

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 H21 is a Tool & Die Steels grade: H21: hot work tool steel (UNS T20821). Specified in A681:2008. Typical applications: Hot extrusion dies, hot forging dies for brass/bronze.
Equivalent / Similar Grades (4)
Grade Standard Region
X30WCrV9-3 DIN Germany
BH21 BS UK
SKD5 JIS Japan
H22 ASTM A681 USA (ASTM)
Chemical Composition (%)
C Mn P S Si Cr V W
0.26-0.36 0.15-0.40 <=0.030 <=0.030 0.15-0.50 3.00-3.75 0.30-0.60 8.50-10.00
Mechanical Properties
Hardness <=235 HB
Condition Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)