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NF A35-552 42CD4 Steel: Regional Demand and Supply

Where NF A35-552 42CD4 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

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
East
National Activity
49
RegionActivitySupplyDemand
East 26 0 26
West 12 0 12
Central 11 0 11
North 0 0 0
South 0 0 0
Northeast 0 0 0
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East leads nationally in NF A35-552 42CD4 activity, driven mainly by West Bengal and Jharkhand.
Nationally, the market has held at “Shortage” for 125 days.
Activity Over Time for NF A35-552 42CD4
Current
Shortage
49 RFQs · 0 listings
7 days ago
Shortage
Same as today
49 RFQs · 0 listings
15 days ago
Shortage
Same as today
49 RFQs · 0 listings
30 days ago
Shortage
3 fewer buyers than today
46 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.

NF A35-552 42CD4 is an Alloy Steel grade: French chrome molybdenum alloy steel, equivalent to 42CrMo4. Typical applications: Gears, shafts, crankshafts, high tensile fasteners.
Equivalent / Similar Grades (6)
Grade Standard Region
42CrMo4 DIN/EN Europe
EN19 BS 970 UK
AISI 4140 SAE USA
SCM440 JIS Japan
4142 SAE J404 USA
4140 SAE J404 USA
Chemical Composition (%)
C Si Mn Cr Mo
0.38–0.45 0.15–0.35 0.60–0.90 0.90–1.20 0.15–0.30
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength 900–1100 MPa
Yield Strength ≥700 MPa
Elongation ≥12%
Hardness 263–313 HB