Steelmaking 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.

21 Nov

Indian mills keep HRC export prices at high levels, main focus still on Europe

21 Nov

Chinese HRC exporters still bullish amid futures gains, stronger currency

21 Nov

Ex-China stainless steel prices move down further

20 Nov

Local Indian HRC trade prices rise, scarce trade causes short-term uncertainty

20 Nov

Local Indian CRC prices stable amid slow trade, but outlook still positive

17 Nov

Free Global View on HRC: Optimism on prices still gaining momentum in most regions, more trade reported in EU

17 Nov

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

17 Nov

Import HRC prices to Pakistan rise further, trade remains limited

17 Nov

Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge up slightly

16 Nov

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

15 Nov

Ex-China CRC prices keep rising amid better mood locally, futures hikes

15 Nov

Local Chinese stainless steel prices move on a soft trend

14 Nov

Coated and CR prices rise in Turkey amid better local demand, steadier HRC

14 Nov

Formosa’s new local HRC prices trend up amid better mood but exceed Chinese offers

14 Nov

Ex-China HRC prices remain relatively stable despite higher futures

14 Nov

Indian mills resume HRC exports with new bookings in Europe

14 Nov

Ex-China stainless steel prices move down

13 Nov

Pakistani mills hike CRC and HDG prices amid weaker currency, higher imports

13 Nov

Local Indian CRC prices slip during holiday lull but outlook still positive

13 Nov

Ex-China steel plate prices move sideways

13 Nov

Local Indian HRC trade price moves up amid scarce trade activity

13 Nov

Baosteel raises local HRC prices by RMB 100/mt for December

10 Nov

Free Global View on HRC: Most global sellers optimistic on prices, but trade remains slow

10 Nov

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

10 Nov

Chinese domestic PPGI prices move sideways

10 Nov

Ex-China HRC prices rise in Vietnam, further hikes still possible despite slow buying

09 Nov

Turkey’s plate prices still driven by demand

09 Nov

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

09 Nov

Local Chinese stainless steel prices fluctuate slightly

09 Nov

Ex-China HDG prices edge up slightly amid futures and local price rises

08 Nov

Import HRC prices rise further in Pakistan amid China’s gains, other suppliers still hold back offers

08 Nov

Ex-China CRC prices move up slightly amid higher futures

08 Nov

Emirati HRC buyers hesitate to buy as ex-China offers continue to rise

07 Nov

Turkey’s HRC mills and re-rollers attempt price increases

07 Nov

Chinese HRC exporters attempt further price rises amid hikes locally, overseas demand still an issue

07 Nov

Ex-India HRC trade activity remains in limbo

07 Nov

Ex-China stainless steel prices move sideways

06 Nov

Ex-China steel plate prices rise slightly

06 Nov

Local Indian CRC prices stable, key user industries to start restocking next week

06 Nov

Local Indian HRC trade price down ahead of festivals, rise in import competition

03 Nov

Free Global View on HRC: Cautious optimism on prices in most regions, trade yet to increase

03 Nov

Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge down

03 Nov

Import HRC prices to Pakistan rise amid China’s rebound, other suppliers hold back offers

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

01 Nov

New HRC prices from Hoa Phat higher than initially expected amid China’s rebound

01 Nov

Import HRC prices rise again in Turkey, while local prices still rather soft

01 Nov

China raises HRC offers for UAE but buyers still look for discounts

01 Nov

Local Chinese stainless steel prices stable or down slightly

01 Nov

Shagang Group keeps local HRC prices stable for November

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