HYSUN’s weekly monitoring indicates China’s used container market (covering major ports from Dalian to Xi’an) has temporarily stabilized after previous declines, though overall sentiment remains weak. While prices have stopped falling, market activity continues to show lackluster performance.
Price Stabilization
Hysun survey shows prices holding at last week’s levels: (regional variations maintained)
Market Dynamics
Hysun observes a classic standoff between buyers and sellers:
- Sellers: Reluctant to accept further price cuts
- Buyers: Waiting for additional discounts
- Result: Limited transaction volumes despite price stability
HYSUN Analysis
The traditional “Golden September” peak season approaches under challenging conditions:
- Global demand weakness continues suppressing container turnover
- Adequate supply of available units maintains downward price pressure
- Policy uncertainty keeps both sides cautious
Operational Recommendations Immediate needs:
- Utilize current price stability for essential shipments
- Inventory management: Avoid stockpiling; prioritize cash flow
- Regional focus: Southern ports show slightly better demand
HYSUN Inventory Status
We maintain available stocks of:
- Cargo-worthy units at all major Chinese ports
- New builds in key global locations
Near-Term Outlook
Expect through September:
✓ Continued price stability at current low levels
✓ Below-seasonal transaction volumes
✓ Persistent buyer-seller standoff
Hysun has an inventory of CW and NEW dry containers at main ports in China, as well as in North America, Europe and South Asia. For interested readers, please click the link below to view Hysun global inventory for Week 35.