What is the storage cost of stainless steel coils-Jiangsu Lichao New Material Technology Co., Ltd.

The current position：Home page > Information dynamic > Industry News return

What is the storage cost of stainless steel coils

source：www.sikali.com.cn | Release time：2025年02月06日

The storage cost of stainless steel coils is affected by various factors, including storage facilities, management fees, capital costs, etc. The following is a specific analysis:
1. Storage facility costs
Warehouse rent: Warehouse rent is an important component of storage costs, and there are significant differences in warehouse rent across different regions and locations. In the central areas of first tier cities, warehouse rent may be higher, with monthly rent per square meter reaching 50-100 yuan or even higher; In some suburban areas of second and third tier cities, the rent may range from 15-30 yuan per square meter per month.
Warehouse equipment maintenance: In order to ensure the quality and safety of stainless steel coils, the warehouse needs to be equipped with storage equipment such as shelves, pallets, forklifts, etc. The procurement cost of these equipment is relatively high. Taking a set of medium-sized shelves as an example, the cost may range from 5000 to 20000 yuan. And regular maintenance and upkeep are also required, with annual maintenance costs accounting for 5% -10% of equipment procurement costs.
2. Inventory management costs
Personnel cost: The warehouse needs to be equipped with warehouse administrators, forklift drivers, loading and unloading workers, and other personnel. Taking a medium-sized warehouse as an example, the monthly personnel salary expenditure may be around 30000 to 80000 yuan, depending on the local labor market prices and the number of personnel.
Inventory check and loss: Stainless steel coils may experience natural losses during storage, such as oxidation, scratches, and increased costs due to inventory errors. Generally speaking, the normal loss rate may be around 1% -3%, but if the storage conditions are poor or poorly managed, the loss rate may be even higher.
3. Capital cost
Interest on occupied funds: The procurement cost of stainless steel coils is relatively high, occupying a large amount of funds. Assuming that purchasing a batch of stainless steel coils costs 1 million yuan, calculated at an annual interest rate of 5%, the annual capital occupation interest is 50000 yuan.
Insurance cost: In order to ensure the safety of stainless steel coils during storage, property insurance needs to be purchased. The insurance cost is generally determined based on the value of the goods and the insurance terms, usually accounting for about 0.1% -0.3% of the value of the goods.
4. Other costs
Packaging and protective materials: In order to prevent damage to stainless steel coils during storage, packaging materials such as plastic film and rust proof paper, as well as protective materials such as wooden pads, need to be used. The cost of these materials varies depending on the amount and material used, and may cost 10000 to 50000 yuan per year.
Energy and water and electricity costs: The lighting, ventilation, air conditioning and other equipment in the warehouse require energy consumption, and the water and electricity costs may be around 2000-5000 yuan per month, depending on the warehouse area and equipment usage.
In summary, the storage cost of stainless steel coils is a comprehensive expense that is influenced by various factors. Generally speaking, the storage cost per ton of stainless steel coil may be around 200-500 yuan per month, and the specific cost needs to be calculated in detail according to the actual situation.

prev: Why is stainless steel strip used in the manufact… next: Why is stainless steel strip used in the manufact…