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Turkish flats spot market stable but weak demand raises sustainability concerns

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 7, 2026

Ex-China HDG offers move sideways in line with slow trade

Ex-India HDG prices rise amid stronger local flats market, but limited export allocations cap deals

GCC HRC buying slows amid increased caution due to mixed import price trends

CRC import price offers increase slightly in Brazil

North African HRC prices stable locally, exports sporadic and imports quiet

India HRC export prices shows upward bias despite mills’ limited activity

Ex-China HRC prices soften as holiday season approaches

Nucor CSP continues up amid higher February scrap settles, scant supply

Reference export price for Brazilian slabs hits one-year high

Local Turkish HRC prices keep trending up though demand still not supportive

Russia attempts to hike local HRC prices, gap with export offers close to $200/mt

US flat steel prices steady to up; cold weather, slim imports and scrap support

Global View on HRC: Selective supply tightness supports prices despite soft demand

Romanian flats spot prices stable with discounts possible, Liberty Galati enters decisive period

Coated and CR demand quiet in Turkey, pressure on exports increases

Chinese domestic PPGI market enters pre-holiday lull

European CRC and HDG prices edge higher amid tight supply despite weak demand

Lively HRC sales to Europe raise Turkish export prices, local hike attempts remain indicative amid quiet demand

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 6, 2026

Turkish flat steel spot prices edge up amid support from scrap and HRC segments

Local EU HRC market mostly stable, ex-Turkey import volumes attract attention

Indian HDG exports remain at standstill amid low bids, lower galvanizing by mills

Ex-China HDG offers remain stable, weaker HRC futures weigh on HDG market sentiment

Large Indian mills hike HRC and CRC prices amid steady demand, tighter supplies

Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly decrease slightly, nickel prices post strong drop

Vietnam’s Formosa joins Hoa Phat in raising local HRC prices

Ex-China HRC export prices stable, low local demand and weaker futures weigh on mood

Ex-India HRC prices up slightly, but export activity limited by strong local sales, tight supply

Shagang Group keeps local steel plate price stable for February  2026

Nucor CSP Spot Price moves up yet again with scant supply, steady demand, supported scrap

Local Indian CRC prices back on firm uptrend amid tighter supply, expected restocking by key users

Vietnam’s Hoa Phat new HRC prices edge up amid higher import costs

Shagang Group keeps local HRC prices stable for February 2026

US flat steel prices at two year-highs amid steady demand, reduced imports, February scrap

Global View on HRC: Prices largely stable to slightly firmer as cautious mood caps activity

Romanian flats spot market weighed down by weak demand, depressing outlook

Chinese domestic PPGI prices stable amid softer raw material prices, lower inventories

Vietnam’s HRC import prices edge higher amid reduced ex-China availability

Free Ex-India HDG prices stable as mills halt export offers amid strong local demand

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 5, 2026

EU HRC tradable prices stable, but mills test higher offers amid strong order books and CBAM

Ex-China HDG prices move sideways amid post-holiday uncertainty

Turkish flats spot prices remain stable as weak demand limits upside

Local Chinese stainless steel prices continue to move up, trading activity remains at normal levels

HRC import activity loses momentum in GCC as offer prices firm up

Ex-India HRC prices stable to slightly firmer, trade activity remains cautious

Nucor Consumer Spot Price continues up with second price increase in two weeks

US flat steel prices finish higher as likelihood of rising scrap boosts production costs


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