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.
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
02 Feb
Vietnam’s Hoa Phat new HRC prices edge up amid higher import costs
02 Feb
Shagang Group keeps local HRC prices stable for February 2026
30 Jan
US flat steel prices at two year-highs amid steady demand, reduced imports, February scrap
30 Jan
Global View on HRC: Prices largely stable to slightly firmer as cautious mood caps activity
30 Jan
Romanian flats spot market weighed down by weak demand, depressing outlook
30 Jan
Chinese domestic PPGI prices stable amid softer raw material prices, lower inventories
30 Jan
Ex-Japan HRC prices rise slightly in January, but deals limited across key markets
30 Jan
Vietnam’s HRC import prices edge higher amid reduced ex-China availability
29 Jan
Free Ex-India HDG prices stable as mills halt export offers amid strong local demand
29 Jan
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 5, 2026
29 Jan
EU HRC tradable prices stable, but mills test higher offers amid strong order books and CBAM
29 Jan
Ex-China HDG prices move sideways amid post-holiday uncertainty
29 Jan
Turkish flats spot prices remain stable as weak demand limits upside
29 Jan
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 5, 2026
29 Jan
Ex-China CRC prices remain stable or show only slight upward bias
28 Jan
CRC import price offers stable in Brazil
28 Jan
Local Chinese stainless steel prices continue to move up, trading activity remains at normal levels
28 Jan
HRC import activity loses momentum in GCC as offer prices firm up
27 Jan
Asian slab prices stabilize after surge in EU, small discounts available in other destinations
27 Jan
Turkish official coated and CR steel prices stable, $15-20/mt discounts for serious buyers
27 Jan
Cautious sentiments keep ex-China HRC export prices range-bound
27 Jan
Ex-China and ex-Indonesia stainless steel prices rise further, uptrend may end soon
27 Jan
Ex-India HRC prices stable to slightly firmer, trade activity remains cautious
26 Jan
Nucor Consumer Spot Price continues up with second price increase in two weeks
26 Jan
Brazilian slab reference export price maintains uptrend
26 Jan
Local Indian HRC prices rise amid expected hikes by mills and budget optimism despite weak trade
26 Jan
Local Indian CRC prices diverge regionally amid cautious industrial demand
26 Jan
Ex-China steel plate market steady as domestic prices edge down
23 Jan
US flat steel prices finish higher as likelihood of rising scrap boosts production costs
23 Jan
Romanian flat steel spot prices rise amid EU hikes, weak local demand limits buying
23 Jan
Global View on HRC: Stability dominates most markets except in EU where mills test higher prices
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