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.
Local Chinese PPGI prices unchanged as trading slows
European CRC and HDG prices edge up after ArcelorMittal price hike
Brazilian HRC export price declines in two weeks
ArcelorMittal tests higher EU HRC prices, but market questions sustainability
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 4, 2026
Turkish flat steel spot market sees price stability despite firmer scrap trends
Ex-India HDG offers stable, speculative stray deals at extended discount levels
Ex-China HDG offers indicate slight changes
Free Major mills in Liaoning hike local steel prices by RMB 100/mt ($14/mt) for March 2026
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 4, 2026
Vietnam’s HRC import market adjusts to lower Chinese supply, prices mainly stable
Ex-China CRC prices move sideways, but mood worsens locally
Local Chinese stainless steel prices climb further with nickel support
GCC buyers continue to favor ex-India HRC, stable offers weigh on import momentum
Ex-China stainless steel prices continue their rising trend
Nucor CSP resumes upward movement following period of price stability
Ex-India HRC price stable amid silent trade conditions
Ex-China HRC prices mainly stable, lower futures and weak demand weigh on mood
Brazilian slab reference export price increases again
Price stable for Brazilian HDG exports
Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable
Local Indian HRC prices edge up, pace of uptrend slows amid emerging buyer resistance
Local Indian CRC prices fall amid buyer resistance, slower restocking by industry
US flat steel prices dip as high steel production costs face fears of imports, low seasonal demand
Free Russia’s local HRC prices rise as new round of export sales begins
Chinese domestic PPGI prices stable while export offers move up
Romanian flats spot market resumes trade after holidays, demand recovery still limited
Global View on HRC: Selective buying sustains trade despite overall soft demand
Asian slab prices finally post strong rise in January
Turkey’s HRC import trade improves slightly with several lots booked
Limited HRC supply supports EU mills’ mood despite low demand, imports muted despite ex-India discount talk
Turkish flat steel spot prices still stable as demand fails to pick up
Ex-India HDG offer prices stable, but deals at lower levels as buyers resist recent hikes
Ex-China HDG offers edge up slightly
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 3, 2026
CRC import price offers show small increase in Brazil
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 3, 2026
UAE HRC market sees selective buying as firm pricing outweighs demand
Local Chinese stainless steel prices decline for 304 series products
Ex-China CRC prices rise further supported by local price increases
Brazilian slab reference export price increases slightly
Local Turkish HRC prices stable amid high scrap prices, lack of aggressive imports
Free Ex-Russia HRC remains most competitive in Egypt despite safeguard
Ex-India HRC market faces buyer pushback despite higher offers
Ex-China HRC prices show limited movement amid subdued demand
Ex-China stainless steel prices rise further amid strong local market
Major mills in Liaoning keep local HRC prices stable for February
Nucor CSP steady at $950/nt amid scant trade as January scrap prices rise
Ex-China steel plate prices move sideways amid sluggish demand
Local Indian HRC prices continue uptrend amid restocking and anticipation of more base price hikes by mills
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