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ASTM A681 P2 Steel: Regional Demand and Supply

Where ASTM A681 P2 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, 1:00 AM

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Leading Region

West

National Activity

Region	Activity	Supply
West	49	49
North	0	0
Central	0	0
East	0	0
South	0	0
Northeast	0	0

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West leads nationally in ASTM A681 P2 activity, driven mainly by Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Nationally, the market has held at “Deep Supply” for 125 days.

Activity Over Time for ASTM A681 P2

Current

Deep Supply

0 RFQs · 49 listings

7 days ago

Deep Supply

Same as today

0 RFQs · 49 listings

15 days ago

Deep Supply

Same as today

0 RFQs · 49 listings

30 days ago

Deep Supply

3 fewer sellers than today

0 RFQs · 46 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 P2 is a Tool & Die Steels grade: P2: mold steel (UNS T51602). Specified in A681:2008. Typical applications: Injection mould cavities, die casting dies for zinc.

Equivalent / Similar Grades (1)

Grade	Standard	Region
BPO2	BS	UK

Chemical Composition (%)

C	Mn	P	S	Si	Cr	Mo	Ni
<=0.10	0.10-0.40	<=0.030	<=0.030	0.10-0.40	0.75-1.25	0.15-0.40	0.10-0.50

Mechanical Properties

Hardness	<=100 HB
Condition	Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)