Flats and Slab Analyses

SteelOrbis provides the latest flats and slab prices and price trends via the flats and slab price reports and market analyses listed below. These flats and slab price reports are derived from actual flats and slab market transactions and they can also be viewed on a weekly basis by using the archive drop-down tool below.

 
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Import HRC prices in Vietnam retreat again due to slump in China

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 13, 2024

US plate spot market prices steady after last week’s drop

Prices stable for Brazilian slab export deals

Local HRC prices sink further in Turkey

Import HRC prices to Pakistan decline in new ex-China offers, other suppliers avoid discounts

Ex-India HRC prices soften slightly amid slow demand globally

Mood among Chinese HRC exporters worsens again after slight rise last week

Ex-China stainless steel prices edge down

CRC import price offers stable in Brazil

Ex-China steel plate prices down slightly despite stronger local market

Indian CRC prices stable amid thin trading and negative manufacturing outlook

Local Indian HRC prices stable amid lack of base price clarity from mills

Free Global View on HRC: Mood improves in some regions amid slight price rises in China

US flats source believe HRC prices are “at or near the bottom”

Romania’s sole flats mill cuts HRC prices, raises HDG and PPGI prices

Slab prices keep softening, though Asian flat steel market improves

Tradable Chinese HRC prices increase as expected in new deals after local and futures hikes

Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge down, at slower pace

China sells additional HRC lots to Turkey, raises official offers

HRC buyers in EU keep pushing local mills for discounts, interest in imports still limited

Turkish flats spot prices decline as outlook remains gloomy

Ex-India HDG prices stable due to silent trade amid multiple cheaper alternatives for buyers

Chinese HDG export prices fall slightly, but local market improves

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 12, 2024

US plate spot market prices tick downward

Local Chinese stainless steel prices move down slightly

Turkey’s coated steel export prices weaken

Emirati HRC buyers wait and see as China continues to lower offers

Ex-China CRC prices decline but outlook more positive amid futures recovery

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 12, 2024

Brazilian HRC export price declines

Ex-China stainless steel prices move sideways

Turkey books ex-China HRC but fails to push for significant discount

Ex-China HRC prices hit the bottom, today’s futures rebound gives hope for improvement

Ex-India HRC prices relatively stable, competition still challenging

Vietnam’s Formosa cuts HRC prices again in March as gap with China remains big

Prices decline for Brazilian slab export deals

Ex-China steel plate prices continue their downtrend

Indian CRC prices stable amid uncertain demand outlook in user industries

Local Indian HRC prices stable but discounts deepen amid political uncertainty

Free Global View on HRC: Most global sellers still negative on prices, trade remains limited

US HRC prices still ticking downward, prices expected to bottom this month

Prices decline for Brazilian HDG exports

HRC prices fall in all segments in Turkey, suppliers under pressure

Romanian flats spot prices stable as demand remains encouraging

Chinese domestic PPGI prices move down further

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 11, 2024

Chinese HDG export prices decline amid fall in local and futures prices

Negative mood prevails in local EU HRC market, import prices slump further


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