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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Import and local HRC prices rebound in Turkey, demand still lags behind

Chinese HRC futures surge, pushing up export prices, market awaits new offers from mills

Local Indian HRC prices remain under pressure as demand slows and inventories rise

China’s steel market surges amid official call to curb excessive competition

Ex-China plate prices rise amid domestic support, higher futures prices

Local Indian CRC prices decline as industrial buyers stay away and re-rollers offer discounts

US flat steel prices on upward creep as approaching tariff reality emboldens sellers to raise prices

Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge down slightly

Egyptian HRC slightly weakens on exports due to unfavorable market environment

Plate demand moderate in Turkey, daily business continues in small lots

Romanian flats spot prices remain stable, but lower HRS levels available

Global View on HRC: HRC market sees mixed trends globally with cautious sentiment limiting trade

Turkish HRC prices barely moving with some import interest seen in ex-Black Sea material

European CRC and HDG prices weaken further, but floor may be near

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 29, 2025

HRC prices in Europe show signs of bottoming out

Turkish flat steel spot prices remain stable amid further holiday lull

Ex-China HDG offer prices show slight increase

Ex-India HDG prices stable, some sellers attempt pushing sales in Europe at lower levels

Ex-China HRC offers surge amid higher local and futures prices, but buyers cautious

Brazilian HRC export price increase in two weeks

Local Chinese stainless steel prices stable or up slightly

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 29, 2025

Vietnam’s HRC import market firms up, but local offers gain more attention

Modest gain in ex-China CRC prices as local offers and futures strengthen

UAE’s HRC import activity declines amid rising prices

Ex-China stainless steel prices remain stable

Ex-India HRC prices stable, but market faces pressure from slow demand and import competition

Price stable for Brazilian HDG exports

Nucor weekly CSP steady for second week following earlier upward price movement

Brazilian slab average export price slightly reduced from last week

Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable

Local Indian CRC prices soften amid absence of industrial buyers, re-rollers dropping prices

Local Indian HRC trade prices soften again amid higher inventory, discounted sales

US flat steel mixed on sideways scrap, tariff uncertainty and limited trade

Chinese domestic PPGI prices remain stable

HRC, coated and CR pricing mainly weak in Turkey due to low demand

Asian slab market improves slightly further in both prices and demand

Global View on HRC: Export hopes fade as buyers across regions push back

Romanian flats spot prices remain stable, sole mill halts output amid bankruptcy risk

CRC import price offers stable in Brazil

Turkish flat steel spot market softens despite stable offers from bigger traders

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 28, 2025

Pressure mounts on EU HRC market amid weak demand, falling import prices

Ex-India HDG prices stable despite poor demand, shipping uncertainties

Ex-China HDG market shows stability amid improved outlook

Baosteel raises local flat steel prices by RMB 100/mt for August

Ex-China tradable CRC prices stable as local market up only slightly

Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly decrease slightly

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 28, 2025


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