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.

 
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Turkish flats spot market stable but weak demand raises sustainability concerns

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 7, 2026

EU HRC prices hold firm amid tighter import availability despite slow trade

Ex-China HDG offers move sideways in line with slow trade

Ex-India HDG prices rise amid stronger local flats market, but limited export allocations cap deals

Local Chinese stainless steel prices remain stable ahead of holiday

GCC HRC buying slows amid increased caution due to mixed import price trends

Ex-China CRC prices move sideways ahead of holiday

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 7, 2026

CRC import price offers increase slightly in Brazil

North African HRC prices stable locally, exports sporadic and imports quiet

India HRC export prices shows upward bias despite mills’ limited activity

Ex-China HRC prices soften as holiday season approaches

Ex-China stainless steel prices stable, ex-Indonesia nickel supply remains a concern

Nucor CSP continues up amid higher February scrap settles, scant supply

Reference export price for Brazilian slabs hits one-year high

Local Turkish HRC prices keep trending up though demand still not supportive

Local Indian HRC prices rise higher, premiums emerge in select regions for quick delivery

Russia attempts to hike local HRC prices, gap with export offers close to $200/mt

Local Indian CRC prices keep rising amid inventory drawdown, users’ sustained restocking

Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable ahead of holiday

US flat steel prices steady to up; cold weather, slim imports and scrap support

Global View on HRC: Selective supply tightness supports prices despite soft demand

Romanian flats spot prices stable with discounts possible, Liberty Galati enters decisive period

Coated and CR demand quiet in Turkey, pressure on exports increases

Chinese domestic PPGI market enters pre-holiday lull

European CRC and HDG prices edge higher amid tight supply despite weak demand

Lively HRC sales to Europe raise Turkish export prices, local hike attempts remain indicative amid quiet demand

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 6, 2026

Ex-Asia slab prices from stable to higher as no cheap options available globally

Turkish flat steel spot prices edge up amid support from scrap and HRC segments

Local EU HRC market mostly stable, ex-Turkey import volumes attract attention

Indian HDG exports remain at standstill amid low bids, lower galvanizing by mills

Ex-China HDG offers remain stable, weaker HRC futures weigh on HDG market sentiment

Large Indian mills hike HRC and CRC prices amid steady demand, tighter supplies

Brazilian HRC export price stable in two weeks

GCC’s HRC import demand picks up, but buyers push back against higher offers

Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly decrease slightly, nickel prices post strong drop

Ex-China CRC prices move sideways amid upcoming holiday

Vietnam’s Formosa joins Hoa Phat in raising local HRC prices

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 6, 2026

Uptrend in ex-China stainless steel reverses due to retreat of nickel prices

Ex-China HRC export prices stable, low local demand and weaker futures weigh on mood

Ex-India HRC prices up slightly, but export activity limited by strong local sales, tight supply

Shagang Group keeps local steel plate price stable for February  2026

The reference export price for Brazilian slabs has increased once more

Local Indian HRC prices rise further amid positive budget mood, tighter supply

Nucor CSP Spot Price moves up yet again with scant supply, steady demand, supported scrap

Local Indian CRC prices back on firm uptrend amid tighter supply, expected restocking by key users

Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable, while domestic prices decline


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