As of August 4, the prices of No.2 HMS delivered at steelworks in the Kanto Area spread to around Y 18,000 to 19,500, up Y 500 from a week ago, but the arrival of goods at the low price level decreased. Benchmark price moved to more than around Y 18,500 to 19,000, up around Y 500 from week ago. The Tokyo Bay FAS benchmark price of No.2 HMS increased to more than Y 18,500, and the electric steel makers in the Tokyo Bay area are obliged to raise the price against it.