Flats and Slab Analyses
On the Flats and Slab Analyses page, you may find flats and slab price reports and analyses based on data collected by SteelOrbis analysts from daily and real-time market transactions in local and global flats and slab markets.
15 May
US flat steel price edges higher again, May scrap now adds to bullish fundamentals
15 May
Global View on HRC: China’s export optimism clashes with slack demand internationally
15 May
Local Chinese PPGI prices rise further amid strong raw material price support
15 May
Vietnam’s import HRC prices fall further amid competitive Indian and Indonesian deals
15 May
Ex-China HDG offers rise further on stronger overseas demand
14 May
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 20, 2026
14 May
Romanian flats prices weaken sharply amid sluggish demand, high inventories
14 May
Algeria targets higher HRC export offers, mulls local price hike
14 May
Turkish domestic and export HRC prices stable, import offers scarce
14 May
EU HRC prices soften further despite mills’ attempts to support July offers
14 May
Ex-India HDG prices stable amid rising costs, but low bids continue to stall deals
13 May
Turkish flats spot market remains steady as weaker demand offsets firm cost support
13 May
Russia’s HRC allocation for Turkey and MENA limited amid better sales to Iran, better local and CIS demand
13 May
Ex-China CRC prices move up further amid rising local prices
13 May
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 20, 2026
12 May
GCC HRC market sees rising Asian offers, with some Indian deals circulating
12 May
Mood in ex-China stainless steel market turns cautious as no increase seen after holidays
12 May
Ex-China HRC prices rise further as mills and traders lift offers
12 May
Ex-India HRC priced more aggressively amid successful export sales, domestic pressure shifts focus overseas
12 May
Baosteel raises local HRC prices by $14.6/mt for June
11 May
Nucor CSP up for 17th week on domestic demand, low imports, energy prices
11 May
Brazilian slabs export price stable for five weeks amid high domestic demand
11 May
Large Indian mills except one hike flat steel prices for May delivery
11 May
Ex-China steel plate prices move up amid HRC futures and raw material uptrend
11 May
Ex-India HRC booked in Vietnam at competitive levels
11 May
Local Indian CRC prices reverse downtrend after mills’ hikes, weak demand hits volumes
11 May
Local Indian HRC prices rebound after mills’ hikes, trade volumes shrink
08 May
US flat steel trades at two-year highs as bullish fundamentals, uncertainty persist
08 May
Local Chinese PPGI prices move up amid higher capacity utilization rates
08 May
Romanian flats market quiet as pricing holds steady and buyers remain selective
08 May
Global View on HRC: Prices edge up in Asia as China returns, trade subdued globally
08 May
Ex-Japan HRC prices rise in April, trade slows amid market closures, strong competition
07 May
Asian slab market cools down after previous big rises
07 May
Algeria hikes local HRC prices amid sufficient demand, still active in exports
07 May
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 19, 2026
07 May
Turkish flats spot prices pause upward trend amid slow trading
07 May
Ex-China HDG offers move up following hikes in CRC and HRC offers
07 May
Ex-India HDG prices stable, wide bid-offer gap stalls deals
07 May
EU HRC prices under mild pressure as market awaits quota clarity
07 May
Local Chinese stainless steel prices continue to rise amid higher nickel prices
06 May
Turkey’s HRC prices soften slightly while China returns with price increase
06 May
GCC HRC market sees higher offers after China’s return, activity still limited
06 May
Ex-China CRC prices edge up slightly on stronger futures and domestic market
06 May
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 19, 2026
06 May
Ex-China HRC market moves up after holiday, mills and traders push prices higher
05 May
Ex-India HRC prices face pushback as deal levels trail behind offers
04 May
Brazilian slabs export price stable for four weeks on high domestic demand
04 May
Nucor Consumer Spot Price continues higher for 16th week on steel demand, low imports, energy
04 May
Vietnam’s Hoa Phat hikes local HRC prices by $50/mt after import price hikes
04 May
Local Indian CRC prices fall further amid weak trade volumes, slower industrial restocking
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