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.
US flat steel prices continue up on tight supply despite renewed tariff actions
Global View on HRC: Confidence in higher prices improves, buyers to be more active in September
Romanian flats market sees firmer tone as buying interest slowly returns
EU shows moderate import HRC activity, market activity and pricing to gain pace next week
Chinese PPGI prices move sideways despite rising costs
Free Ex-Asia slab prices supported by demand, some limitations of supply
Recovery in import HRC prices in Pakistan confirmed in deals with Chinese origin still in focus
Ex-China HDG prices move sideways due to insufficient demand support
Turkish HRS and CRS spot prices remain stable as demand weakness offsets firmer market sentiment
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 35, 2026
Ex-India HDG prices notionally stable, rising logistical costs prevent deals
Turkish mills raise official HRC offers slightly based mainly on market expectations
Local Chinese stainless steel prices remain stable
Ex-China CRC prices edge up slightly, further improvement expected
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 35, 2026
Fresh Indian HRC deal in UAE highlights GCC buying interest despite logistics pressure
Ex-China HRC offers keep rising with local market support, coke price push
Ex-China stainless steel prices still stable, but set to rise amid better mood and demand
Indian HRC exporters accelerate price hikes in Asia, but raise prices cautiously elsewhere
Vietnam's import HRC prices on the rise after previous bookings, outlook bullish
Nucor CSP for HRC posts another $10/nt weekly gain amid continued tight supply
Brazilian weekly slab export reference price falls; decision on Chinese HRC likely in October
Chinese HRC market posts more confident rise amid higher costs, stimulus measures
Local Indian CRC prices rise amid better sales, lower inventories at re-rollers
Ex-China plate offers rise slightly, supported by higher costs and futures
Local Indian HRC trade prices harden on improved buying, mills planning maintenances
US flat steel prices continue up on lower production outlook; buyers turn to imports
Global View on HRC: Upward trend starts to develop slowly
Downtrend stalls in Romanian flats market, workable levels remain negotiable
Import slab deals sporadic in EU and Turkey, EU to show better potential towards Sept
Upward sentiments prevail in EU flats market, local and import talks to intensify by Sept
Chinese PPGI prices stable despite higher HRC futures
Turkey's local coated CR prices move in narrow range, slight upticks in export price ideas
Import HRC offers increase in Vietnam, buyers so far only agree to $5/mt rise
Turkey seeks HRC export options in N. Africa and Europe, local and import trade quiet
Turkish HRS spot prices rebound slightly despite ongoing demand weakness
North Africa focuses mainly on local and import HRC, exports stall
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 34, 2026
Ex-China HDG prices rise slightly amid futures increase, better expectations
Indian mills adjust ex-India HDG prices but overseas sales still limited to stray deals
Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly decline amid weaker nickel prices
Ex-China CRC prices rise slightly amid cost support, lower inventories
GCC HRC market remains cautious as regional shipping risks persist
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 34, 2026
Ex-China HRC tradable levels increase amid gradually improving mood locally
Weekly Brazilian slab export reference price slips; Chinese HRC ruling likely in September
Indian HRC exporters target gradual hikes, but success limited so far
Ex-China stainless steel prices still hold firm, ex-Indonesia prices down slightly
Nucor CSP for HRC posts larger weekly gain versus week ago amid continued reports of tight supply
China's plate export prices remain unchanged, domestic prices edge up
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