Flats 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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Uptrend reverses in Vietnam’s HRC import segment after fall in China’s futures prices

HRC import price gap in UAE at reasonable range for now

Hoa Phat cuts HRC prices in Vietnam despite better sentiments in China

Romanian flats producer keeps prices stable, traders cut their HRS offers

Positive situation in China supports market sentiment for Turkish HRC

Ex-China HRC prices stronger amid futures recovery, customers not in a hurry to accept

Indian HRC exporters believe prices at bottom, preparing for rises

Indian mills start big cuts in domestic flat product base prices for June

Revival in local Indian CRC market reversed by rising import competition

Ex-China steel plate prices stable, mood improves on local and futures price gains

Local Indian HRC trade prices fall further amid intensified import competition

US flat rolled steel prices projected to fall throughout June

Ex-India CRC prices keep falling in new deals, HDG offers stable amid silent trade conditions

Global View on HRC: Prices still slump in most regions, but mood starts to change in China amid futures price rebound

CRC and galvanized steel prices in Europe fall steadily after import drops

Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge down

Vietnamese HRC importers secure bookings before price hikes in China

Shagang Group cuts local HRC prices by RMB 250/mt for June

Ex-China HDG offer prices show diverse trends

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

Mood still negative for import HRC in Pakistan, customers seek more discounts

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 22, 2023

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - Week 22, 2023

Weak HRC demand in UAE still weighs on trading activity

Ex-China CRC prices continue their downtrend

Ex-China HRC prices from mills fall further, traders mostly keep offers stable

Ex-India HRC prices fall further, more discounts still expected by buyers

Vietnam focuses on HRC sales overseas, struggles to attract local buyers with even more discounts

Turkey’s coated and CR local prices decline

Ex-China steel plate prices slump as expected

Indian CRC prices rise amid improved trade, further uptrend doubtful

Local Indian HRC trade prices fall further amid rising import pressure

US flat rolled steel prices “flexible and falling”

US plate prices still steady

Mill’s flats prices cut in Romania amid unfavourable market, traders may follow

Global View on HRC: Major suppliers secure numerous sales at lower prices globally amid new ex-China discounts

Chinese domestic PPGI prices continue their downtrend

Japanese HRC exporters cut prices further amid tighter competition in May

Brazilian HRC export price declines

CRC and coated trade in Europe still slack amid negative mood, falling imports

Turkish steel sheet prices still trend down, outlook bleak

Ex-India СRC and HDG prices drop further, fail to hit bottom as outlook still negative

Chinese HDG exporters deepen discounts amid weaker local and futures prices

European HRC prices keep falling, import prices foreseen to hit bottom soon

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 21

CRC import price offers decline slightly in Brazil

Sharp drop in ex-China HRC offers put Turkish mills once again under pressure

Ex-China CRC prices move down on falling futures HRC prices

Import and local mill’s plate prices continue falling in Turkey due to insufficient volume of trade

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 21


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