European Union 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.

26 Apr

Romanian flats prices stable despite slower trade

26 Apr

European HRC mills make attempts to hike offers, import prices firm up further

19 Apr

EU HRC prices drop again but may finally hit bottom, import prices firm up

19 Apr

Romanian mill cuts local HRC prices sharply amid challenging trade

12 Apr

HDG and CRC prices in EU decrease further, higher buyers' pressure on CRC

12 Apr

European HRC prices decrease further but seem not yet to hit bottom

12 Apr

Romanian flats steel prices remain steady despite diverse trading activity

04 Apr

Romania's flats traders cut HRS prices, mill’s prices stable

04 Apr

Local and import HRC prices down in EU, foreseen to hit bottom soon

29 Mar

Romanian flat steel prices stable as demand shows signs of slowing down

29 Mar

CRC and HDG prices drop further in Europe, fail to hit bottom as outlook still negative

28 Mar

European HRC prices keep falling, demand still shows signs of fatigue

22 Mar

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

21 Mar

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

15 Mar

Romanian flats spot prices stable as demand remains encouraging

14 Mar

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

08 Mar

Romanian flats spot prices move up as business activity improves

08 Mar

Negative mood still prevails in European CRC and HDG markets

07 Mar

HRC prices in EU still fail to hit bottom as mood remains weak

29 Feb

Local European HRC prices rapidly move towards €700/mt level, interest in import minimal

23 Feb

Romanian flat steel prices stable despite slow trade

23 Feb

EU CRC and HDG prices weighed down by low demand, negative HRC mood

22 Feb

Tradable local and import HRC prices in EU continue to decline

15 Feb

European HRC suppliers lower offers as expected, import prices slump in new deals

09 Feb

Romanian flats prices stable, local mills to restart BF next week

09 Feb

Local CRC and HDG prices fall steadily in Europe, import CRC prices drop in new deals

08 Feb

HRC price trend on verge of reversal in Europe amid sluggish trade, import prices softening

02 Feb

CRC and HDG prices in Europe rise steadily following higher HRC quotes, though trade remains limited

02 Feb

Romania’s coil and sheet prices flat, outlook remains poor

01 Feb

Free EU HRC prices keep rising, but optimistic mood wavers on more capacity restarts

26 Jan

Romania's flat steel prices stable despite limited demand

25 Jan

European HRC producers still positive despite slow demand, import prices mainly stable

09 Jan

ArcelorMittal hikes flats prices by €50/mt for northern EU, mulls offers for south

05 Jan

EU HRC prices stable due to winter holiday lull

21 Dec

Romania's sole flat steel producer increases HRC pricing while traders maintain prices

21 Dec

HRC prices remain strong in EU market, more hikes still possible despite anticipated supply growth

14 Dec

Uptrend slows down in local EU HRC market, import prices still on the rise

07 Dec

European HRC mills still positive, foreign suppliers also target more hikes

06 Dec

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

01 Dec

CRC and HDG prices in Europe rise steadily, import prices follow suit

30 Nov

HRC prices remain strong in EU amid improved restocking, more hikes expected before 2024

30 Nov

Romania’s flat steel prices stable ahead of holiday season

23 Nov

European HRC suppliers keep prices high, import offers still rising

17 Nov

CRC and HDG suppliers in Europe target further rise, but trade still slow amid weak demand

16 Nov

Mills’ HRC prices in Europe relatively stable, but bullishness persists both locally and for imports

10 Nov

Romania’s flat steel prices stable but mill expected to raise prices

09 Nov

HRC prices stronger in EU market, more hikes targeted though consumption still slow

03 Nov

European HRC mills seek higher prices, but demand remains an issue 

03 Nov

CRC and HDG suppliers in Europe in upward mood, demand still fails to support

27 Oct

Romania's sole flat steel producer and local traders keep prices stable 

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