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Shortage Grades

Grades buyers are asking for where supply is absent or down to a single listing. These are the clearest opportunities to list on M-EX.

Last updated: 15 Oct 2026, 10:00 PM  ·  484 grades analysed platform-wide

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Shortage
19
In Demand
4
Healthy
29
Oversupplied
12
Deep Supply
94
Total
158
19 grades currently in this category, led by D3 (supply 0, demand 5).
Grade Category Supply Demand Median
D3
ASTM A681
Tool & Die Steels 0 5 Rs. 200,571
S20C
JIS G4051
Carbon Steel 1 4 Rs. 73,991
EN41B
BS 970
Alloy Steel 0 3 Rs. 99,620
SCM440
JIS G4105
Alloy Steel 0 3 Rs. 99,441
52100
AISI
Tool & Die Steels 0 3 Rs. 207,298
SKD61
JIS G4404
Tool & Die Steels 0 3 Rs. 209,496
42CD4
NF A35-552
Alloy Steel 0 3 Rs. 111,095
C35
EN 10083-2
Carbon Steel 0 3 Rs. 70,507
S75C
JIS G3506
Carbon Steel 0 3 Rs. 67,964
1030
AISI
Carbon Steel 0 3 Rs. 66,902
34CrMo4
EN 10083-3
Alloy Steel 0 3 Rs. 85,152
50CrV4
EN 10089
Spring Steel 0 3 Rs. 101,346
11SMn30
EN 10087
Free Machining Steel 0 3 Rs. 88,556
1.4401
EN 10088-1
Stainless Steel 0 3 Rs. 272,121
X12Cr13
EN 10088-1
Stainless Steel 0 3 Rs. 221,122
S275JR
EN 10025-2
Structural Steel 0 3 Rs. 44,199
1025
AISI
Carbon Steel 0 3 Rs. 82,893
3310
AISI
Alloy Steel 0 3 Rs. 90,256
1010
SAE J403
Carbon Steel 0 3 Rs. 58,400
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Disclaimer: Supply and demand intensity shown here 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 transaction prices depend on quantity, quality, payment terms and other commercial factors agreed between buyers and sellers.