Combining H1 overseas order data and global infrastructure & new energy industry trends, Shandong Xintongda sorts out 2026 metal foreign trade market outlook for buyers’ reference. 1. Rising stainless steel demand: Orders of 304/316 stainless steel sheets & tubes grow rapidly in water treatment, food equipment and chemical projects, inquiries for anti-corrosion special stainless steel keep increasing. 2. Copper & aluminum boosted by new energy: PV energy storage and EV industries drive explosive orders of copper busbars, conductive copper and lightweight aluminum profiles as global green infrastructure expands. 3. Stable rigid demand for galvanized & PPGI steel: Large-batch purchasing demand from factory and PV bracket projects in Southeast Asia and Middle East remains strong, weather-resistant anti-corrosion steel stays in tight supply. 4. Growing small-batch customized demand: Overseas small processors prefer small quantity & multiple batches, with higher requirements for cutting, precision processing and fast sample delivery. Xintongda adjusts stock strategy accordingly, expands stainless steel, copper and aluminum inventory, opens fast delivery channel for small orders and shortens customized processing lead time to follow global new material industry development.