Flats and Slab Analyses

SteelOrbis provides the latest flats and slab prices and price trends via the flats and slab price reports and market analyses listed below. These flats and slab price reports are derived from actual flats and slab market transactions and they can also be viewed on a weekly basis by using the archive drop-down tool below.

 
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Global View on HRC: Ups and downs in China result in absence of common trend

Chinese domestic PPGI prices see further rises

Ex-Malaysia HRC sold to Vietnam due to attractive price, Chinese offers at higher level

Price increases for Brazilian HDG exports

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 33, 2025

Ex-India HDG prices edge up amid hopes of better margins in major outlets in Q4

Free Ex-China HDG offers up further as mills hike local prices for Sept, fundamentals still weak

Ex-China CRC prices move up, buyers reject rises as no output cuts seen yet

HRC offers in UAE pushed up by China, buyers interested in other Asian origins

Local Chinese stainless steel prices move up

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 33, 2025

Major mills in Liaoning raise local HRC, wire rod and rebar prices by $28/mt for Sept

Brazilian HRC domestic price declines in two weeks

Brazilian slabs export price maintains stability

Ex-China HRC market stalls amid futures price fluctuations

Ex-China stainless steel prices edge up

Stable ex-India HRC offers meet weak overseas demand

Baosteel raises local HRC prices by RMB 200/mt for September

Nucor weekly CSP for hot rolled coils heads lower again following two weeks of stability

Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable

Local Indian CRC prices rise slightly as demand sentiment remains weak

Local Indian HRC prices edge higher amid guarded optimism

US flat steel prices continue down amid tepid demand expectation, reduced tariff uncertainty

Turkey’s coated and CR pricing weak amid dull demand, lower HRC expectations

Global View on HRC: Summer lull keeps global HRC demand weak despite select price rises

Romanian flats spot prices stable amid holiday lull, Liberty Galati’s recovery uncertain

Vietnam’s FHS lifts HRC prices by $10/mt, matches Hoa Phat’s move

Chinese domestic PPGI prices move up

Turkey books HRC with shorter lead times, Chinese offers remain high

Ex-India HDG prices stable but mills eye price cuts to boost export sales

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 32, 2025

Turkish flats spot prices continue to soften amid sluggish demand

Ex-China HDG offers show slight upward momentum

Ex-China CRC offer prices remain stable

CRC import price offers increase in Brazil

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 32, 2025

Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly move up slightly

Vietnam’s HRC import market stays quiet as buyers hold back amid price volatility

Emirati buyers delay HRC imports amid high prices, seasonally slower demand

Seasonal lull keeps European HRC market subdued, despite ArcelorMittal price hike plans

Indian mills start flats base price hikes for August after long-standing fall

Shagang Group raises local steel plate prices by $7/mt for August

Brazilian slab export price stable in one week

Nucor weekly CSP for hot rolled coils heads lower following stable period

Ex-India HRC prices stable, but sellers optimistic despite scarce deals

Ex-China HRC offers edge up from mills, export sentiment remains cautious

Local Indian CRC prices make modest gains, but outlook remains bearish

Local Indian HRC market reverses decline, outlook still bearish amid lack of industrial demand

Vietnam’s Hoa Phat raises local HRC prices amid improving sentiment

Ex-China steel plate prices move sideways


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