Steel Prices & Market Analyses

SteelOrbis’ team of researchers and analysts report on the latest steel price changes and trends on the Steel Prices and Market Analyses pages. Approximately 30 fresh steel prices and steel market analyses derived from actual steel market transactions are posted every day.

Scrap & Raw Materials
23 Dec	German ex-warehouse scrap prices move up in December
17 Dec	Local Polish scrap prices consolidate at higher levels in December
16 Dec	Local German scrap prices follow bullish trend in December
11 Dec	European scrap markets follow diverse trends ahead of winter holidays
03 Dec	Upward pressure on local German scrap prices amid stronger export competition
02 Dec	Local German scrap prices stable to higher in Nov, slightly positive mood in steel segment
20 Nov	Stable prices in local Italian scrap market amid rising worries for next year
20 Nov	Local German scrap prices stable overall, with some upward corrections
13 Nov	Local German scrap prices mostly stable in November negotiations
13 Nov	Local Polish scrap prices mainly stable in November price negotiations

Tube and Pipe
28 May	European domestic welded pipe offers move up
15 Apr	Prices move down in European welded pipe market
02 Apr	Prices remain unchanged in European welded pipe market
06 Mar	Local European welded pipe prices rise slightly
29 Jan	Prices in European welded pipe market remain unchanged
27 Nov	Buyers in European welded pipe market postpone their purchases
30 Oct	EU welded pipe prices under pressure
16 Oct	Prices in European welded pipe market move down
28 Aug	Domestic welded pipe prices in Europe move sideways
31 Jul	Purchases continue in European welded pipe market with higher price expectations in short term

Flats and Slab
09 Jan	European CRC and HDG prices rise marginally, market still slow after holidays
08 Jan	European HRC market shows little recovery after holidays, prices mainly stable
19 Dec	Romanian flats spot prices stable while CBAM-driven upside tests meet limited demand
17 Dec	EU HRC prices show limited movement despite ArcelorMittal’s push
16 Dec	Chinese HRC prices on the rise in Turkey as non-VAT offers vanish again
12 Dec	Romanian flats spot prices stable, but sizeable discounts reflect liquidity and demand challenges
12 Dec	European CRC and HDG prices stable with slight upside, imports stall before CBAM
11 Dec	Stable EU HRC prices contrast with weak trading and CBAM-driven anxiety
08 Dec	HRC prices in Turkey mostly stable, only Chinese offers down slightly
05 Dec	Romanian flats spot market stable, Liberty Galati still shut and in trouble

Longs and Billet
09 Jan	European longs market cautious at end of winter holidays, but talk about increases persists
08 Jan	Romanian longs market remains quiet amid extended holiday period
24 Dec	Romanian long steel prices remain stable as market enters Christmas holiday lull
19 Dec	European longs market slows down ahead of holidays, but tension persists
18 Dec	Romanian rebar prices edge higher due to CBAM, demand shows signs of recovery
16 Dec	Local Bulgarian longs prices rise sharply amid possible CBAM impact
12 Dec	European longs market quiet amid CBAM anticipation and upcoming winter holidays
11 Dec	Romanian rebar prices rise under CBAM pressure, wire rod stable as demand still low
04 Dec	European longs prices consolidate at higher levels
04 Dec	Romanian longs prices unchanged, but sellers still test increases despite poor demand