Steel Prices & Market Analyses

SteelOrbis’ team of researchers and analysts report on the latest steel price changes and trends on the Steel Prices and Market Analyses pages. Approximately 30 fresh steel prices and steel market analyses derived from actual steel market transactions are posted every day.


Scrap & Raw Materials
08 May Daily iron ore prices CFR China - May 8, 2024
08 May Ferrosilicon prices in local Chinese market - week 19, 2024
08 May Ferromanganese prices in local Chinese market - week 19, 2024
08 May Local Chinese scrap prices rise slightly, mood still cloudy
08 May Shagang raises its scrap purchase price by $4,2/mt
07 May Chinese manganese ore prices rise further, trade slackens
07 May Daily iron ore prices CFR China - May 7, 2024
06 May Daily iron ore prices CFR China - May 6, 2024
06 May Silicomanganese prices in local Chinese market - week 19, 2024
03 May Local Chinese chrome ore and ferrochrome prices - week 18, 2024 
Tube and Pipe
08 May Chinese steel pipe export offer prices stable, local trade picks up after holiday
25 Apr Local Chinese steel pipe prices stable or up slightly
24 Apr Chinese steel pipe export offer prices stable amid fluctuating futures prices
19 Apr Local Chinese steel pipe prices fluctuate slightly or move sideways
17 Apr Chinese steel pipe export offer prices rise further amid futures rebound
11 Apr Local Chinese steel pipe prices keep falling
10 Apr Chinese steel pipe export offer prices indicate a rising trend
03 Apr Chinese steel pipe export offer prices move sideways
28 Mar Local Chinese steel pipe prices mostly decline
27 Mar Chinese steel pipe export offer prices edge down slightly
Flats and Slab
08 May Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 19, 2024
07 May Chinese HRC export price trend lacks clarity, local market still gradually improving
07 May Ex-China stainless steel prices remain stable while stainless futures prices decline
07 May Shagang Group keeps local steel plate price stable for May
06 May Ex-China steel plate prices move sideways
06 May Shagang Group keeps local HRC prices stable for May
03 May Global View on HRC: Most HRC suppliers keep offers stable, mood improves further in Europe
02 May Vietnam’s Hoa Phat raises local HRC prices amid import price hikes
30 Apr Ex-China stainless steel prices move sideways, less restocking than expected
30 Apr Ex-China HRC prices stable from mills, but tradable level gains $5/mt
Longs and Billet
08 May Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - May 8, 2024
07 May Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - May 7, 2024
07 May H-beam prices in local Chinese market - week 19, 2024
07 May Ex-ASEAN mills hold prices as gains in China not sufficient to provide solid support
06 May Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - May 6, 2024
06 May Chinese domestic steel section prices rise slightly due to pre-holiday improvement
06 May China makes positive return from holiday, longs prices up, expectations good but cautious
06 May Shagang Group keeps local rebar prices stable for early May
30 Apr Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - April 30, 2024
30 Apr H-beam prices in local Chinese market - week 18, 2024