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.
12 Feb
Turkish flats spot market stable but weak demand raises sustainability concerns
12 Feb
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 7, 2026
12 Feb
EU HRC prices hold firm amid tighter import availability despite slow trade
12 Feb
Ex-China HDG offers move sideways in line with slow trade
12 Feb
Ex-India HDG prices rise amid stronger local flats market, but limited export allocations cap deals
12 Feb
Local Chinese stainless steel prices remain stable ahead of holiday
11 Feb
GCC HRC buying slows amid increased caution due to mixed import price trends
11 Feb
Ex-China CRC prices move sideways ahead of holiday
11 Feb
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 7, 2026
11 Feb
CRC import price offers increase slightly in Brazil
10 Feb
North African HRC prices stable locally, exports sporadic and imports quiet
10 Feb
India HRC export prices shows upward bias despite mills’ limited activity
10 Feb
Ex-China HRC prices soften as holiday season approaches
10 Feb
Ex-China stainless steel prices stable, ex-Indonesia nickel supply remains a concern
10 Feb
Nucor CSP continues up amid higher February scrap settles, scant supply
09 Feb
Reference export price for Brazilian slabs hits one-year high
09 Feb
Local Turkish HRC prices keep trending up though demand still not supportive
09 Feb
Local Indian HRC prices rise higher, premiums emerge in select regions for quick delivery
09 Feb
Russia attempts to hike local HRC prices, gap with export offers close to $200/mt
09 Feb
Local Indian CRC prices keep rising amid inventory drawdown, users’ sustained restocking
09 Feb
Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable ahead of holiday
07 Feb
US flat steel prices steady to up; cold weather, slim imports and scrap support
06 Feb
Global View on HRC: Selective supply tightness supports prices despite soft demand
06 Feb
Romanian flats spot prices stable with discounts possible, Liberty Galati enters decisive period
06 Feb
Coated and CR demand quiet in Turkey, pressure on exports increases
06 Feb
Chinese domestic PPGI market enters pre-holiday lull
06 Feb
European CRC and HDG prices edge higher amid tight supply despite weak demand
05 Feb
Lively HRC sales to Europe raise Turkish export prices, local hike attempts remain indicative amid quiet demand
05 Feb
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 6, 2026
05 Feb
Ex-Asia slab prices from stable to higher as no cheap options available globally
05 Feb
Turkish flat steel spot prices edge up amid support from scrap and HRC segments
05 Feb
Local EU HRC market mostly stable, ex-Turkey import volumes attract attention
05 Feb
Indian HDG exports remain at standstill amid low bids, lower galvanizing by mills
05 Feb
Ex-China HDG offers remain stable, weaker HRC futures weigh on HDG market sentiment
05 Feb
Large Indian mills hike HRC and CRC prices amid steady demand, tighter supplies
04 Feb
Brazilian HRC export price stable in two weeks
04 Feb
GCC’s HRC import demand picks up, but buyers push back against higher offers
04 Feb
Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly decrease slightly, nickel prices post strong drop
04 Feb
Ex-China CRC prices move sideways amid upcoming holiday
04 Feb
Vietnam’s Formosa joins Hoa Phat in raising local HRC prices
04 Feb
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 6, 2026
03 Feb
Uptrend in ex-China stainless steel reverses due to retreat of nickel prices
03 Feb
Ex-China HRC export prices stable, low local demand and weaker futures weigh on mood
03 Feb
Ex-India HRC prices up slightly, but export activity limited by strong local sales, tight supply
03 Feb
Shagang Group keeps local steel plate price stable for February 2026
03 Feb
The reference export price for Brazilian slabs has increased once more
02 Feb
Local Indian HRC prices rise further amid positive budget mood, tighter supply
02 Feb
Nucor CSP Spot Price moves up yet again with scant supply, steady demand, supported scrap
02 Feb
Local Indian CRC prices back on firm uptrend amid tighter supply, expected restocking by key users
02 Feb
Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable, while domestic prices decline
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