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ASTM A681 O2 Steel: Regional Demand and Supply

Where ASTM A681 O2 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, 1:00 AM

Live Signal Lifetime

Lifetime: Where buyers and sellers have been active across India, over everything ever listed on M-EX. Use this for the long view. For example, “Which regions have historically been the strongest markets for this grade?”

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Leading Region

West

National Activity

104

Region	Activity	Supply	Demand
West	93	50	43
Central	7	1	6
South	4	3	1
North	0	0	0
East	0	0	0
Northeast	0	0	0

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West leads nationally in ASTM A681 O2 activity, driven mainly by Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Nationally, the market has held at “Healthy” for 15 days.

Activity Over Time for ASTM A681 O2

Current

Healthy

50 RFQs · 54 listings

7 days ago

Healthy

Same as today

50 RFQs · 54 listings

15 days ago

Healthy

1 fewer buyer than today

49 RFQs · 54 listings

30 days ago

Healthy

3 fewer sellers, 3 fewer buyers than today

47 RFQs · 51 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 O2 is a Tool & Die Steels grade: O2: oil-hardening cold work tool steel (UNS T31502). Specified in A681:2008. Typical applications: Taps, drills, reamers, punches, gauges.

Equivalent / Similar Grades (2)

Grade	Standard	Region
90MnCrV8	DIN	Germany
BO2	BS	UK

Chemical Composition (%)

C	Mn	P	S	Si	Cr	V	Mo
0.85-0.95	1.40-1.80	<=0.030	<=0.030	<=0.50	<=0.50	<=0.30	<=0.30

Mechanical Properties

Hardness	<=217 HB
Condition	Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)