In 2026, the global SA387 Gr22 Cl2 chrome-molybdenum pressure vessel steel plate market is expected to maintain a moderate upward trend, with year-on-year price growth of approximately 4% to 8%. This growth is mainly supported by recovering investments in petrochemical, refinery, hydrogen energy, and power generation projects, together with fluctuations in chromium and molybdenum alloy prices and rising manufacturing energy costs.

Based on current export quotations from major Asian steel mills and international sourcing data, the FOB export price of SA387 Gr22 Cl2 pressure vessel steel plate generally ranges from US$850 to US$1,450 per metric ton, depending on plate thickness, heat treatment condition, ultrasonic testing requirements, order quantity, and processing services. Customized plates with PWHT simulation, HIC testing, or precision machining may reach US$1,700 per ton.

SA387 Gr22 Cl2 Price Trend Analysis

In 2026, regional market prices continue to vary due to import duties, freight costs, local inventory levels, and supply chain structures.

Typical spot price ranges are as follows:

• Asia (China, South Korea, Southeast Asia): As the world’s major production base for chromium-molybdenum pressure vessel steel, Asia offers the most competitive pricing. Standard SA387 Gr22 Cl2 plates are typically exported at US$850–1,250/ton FOB, depending on thickness and specifications.
• Middle East & GCC: Supported by refinery expansion and petrochemical investment, local market prices generally range from US$1,500–2,000/ton, especially for materials supplied with third-party inspection certificates.
• Europe & North America: Due to import duties, local warehousing, machining, and certification costs, distributor prices typically range between US$1,800–2,600/ton for small-volume or cut-to-size orders.

SA387 Gr22 Cl2 Price Per Ton (Latest 2026)

SA387 Gr22 Cl2 is a 2.25Cr-1Mo heat-resistant alloy pressure vessel steel designed for elevated-temperature service. Material pricing is primarily influenced by chromium and molybdenum alloy costs, with molybdenum accounting for a significant portion of total raw material expenses.

SA387 Gr22 Cl2 Hot-Rolled Pressure Vessel Plate (6–40 mm)

• US$850–1,100 per ton (FOB)

Standard normalized and tempered (N+T) plates meeting Class 2 mechanical properties.

SA387 Gr22 Cl2 Medium & Heavy Plate (40–150 mm)

• US$950–1,450 per ton (FOB)

Thicker plates require additional rolling passes, slower cooling, and longer heat treatment cycles. Ultrasonic testing in accordance with ASTM A578 / SA-578 is commonly required.

SA387 Gr22 Cl2 Cut-to-Size Plate

• US$1,150–1,650 per ton

Includes flame cutting, plasma cutting, edge machining, dimensional inspection, and individual material traceability.

SA387 Gr22 Cl2 with PWHT Simulation

• US$1,250–1,650 per ton

Supplied after simulated Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT), complete with mechanical property reports after heat treatment simulation.

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2026 Jan–Jun SA387 Gr22 Cl2 Price Trend (CNY/ton)

Domestic Chinese prices have shown a gradual upward trend during the first half of 2026. Demand recovered steadily after the Lunar New Year, while alloy raw material prices remained relatively stable during Q2.

As of June 2026, benchmark ex-works prices for standard 10–40 mm normalized and tempered plates are approximately 8,700–9,000 CNY/ton, with an average market transaction price of around 8,900 CNY/ton.

 

Note: All prices are for reference only and may vary depending on quantity, thickness tolerance, testing level, processing requirements, and delivery terms (FOB/CIF/CFR). Please contact GNEE Steel for the latest quotation.

Factors Affecting SA387 Gr22 Cl2 Prices

The alloy composition of SA387 Gr22 Cl2 contains 2.00–2.50% chromium and 0.90–1.10% molybdenum, making alloy element prices the primary driver of production costs.

Raw Material Costs

Global ferrochrome and molybdenum oxide prices directly influence production costs. Among them, molybdenum generally accounts for 25%–35% of total alloy material costs.

Heat Treatment & Inspection Requirements

SA387 Gr22 Cl2 must be supplied in the Normalized and Tempered (N+T) condition to satisfy Class 2 mechanical properties (minimum yield strength of 310 MPa).

Additional services such as:

• Ultrasonic Testing (UT Level B/C)
• PWHT Simulation
• HIC Testing
• Third-party inspection (SGS, BV, TUV, LR)

typically increase prices by approximately US$80–250 per ton.

Thickness Premium

Plates exceeding 50 mm require longer rolling and heat treatment cycles.

Compared with standard thicknesses, heavy plates generally carry a 10%–25% price premium, depending on final dimensions and testing requirements.

Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)

Orders below 5 tons usually incur additional cutting, handling, packaging, and certification costs.

Small-lot purchases typically cost 20%–50% more than full-container export orders.

Overall, SA387 Gr22 Cl2 prices are expected to remain relatively stable throughout the second half of 2026. Market performance will mainly depend on global molybdenum supply, alloy raw material costs, energy prices, and the pace of refinery, petrochemical, hydrogen energy, and power generation projects.

According to GNEE Steel market analysts, unless significant disruptions occur in alloy supply chains or large-scale infrastructure projects accelerate unexpectedly, SA387 Gr22 Cl2 export prices are expected to remain within the current market range.

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