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.
Ex-China HDG offers soften slightly despite local price increases
CRC import price offers show small increase in Brazil
Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly stable
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 49, 2025
Emirati HRC buyers silent due to holiday, ex-China offers rise slightly
Ex-China CRC offers stable from mills, but tradable prices drift lower
Uneven gains in ex-China HRC prices as exporters take diverse approaches
Ex-China stainless steel prices stable, demand still under pressure
Ex-India HRC offers stable in Gulf and EU amid muted demand, prices soften in Vietnam
Free Shagang Group cuts local HRC prices by RMB 150/mt for December 2025
Nucor CSP continues up for sixth week on better domestic demand, December scrap
Reference price for Brazilian slab exports achieves five-month high
Turkish coated and CRC prices increase amid livelier demand, costlier HRC
Ex-Asia slab prices mainly stable over past fortnight, but sellers increase pressure
Turkey’s HRC market relatively positive price-wise, buyers cautious so far
Vietnam’s Hoa Phat revises down local HRC prices amid weak demand, import pressure
Local Indian CRC prices under pressure, mixed trends emerge amid oversupply, slow bookings
Ex-China steel plate prices move sideways
Local Indian HRC prices show mixed trends amid oversupply and weak demand
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 48, 2025
Global View on HRC: Upward price ambitions meet firm buyer resistance worldwide
Romanian flats spot prices fall as weak demand and full stocks undercut upward CBAM pressure
Brazilian HRC export and domestic prices stable in two weeks
Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge down slightly amid weak demand
European HRC trading at near standstill amid ample stocks, CBAM uncertainty
Stable ex-India HDG offer prices contrast with unsustainable discounted deals in Middle East
Ex-China HDG offers soften slightly as futures and local prices decline
Turkish flats spot prices increase supported by HRC, but demand still limited
US flat steel pricing continues to rally higher in pre-Thanksgiving trade
HRC prices rise in Turkey amid higher scrap prices, partially limited allocation
Vietnam’s weak demand pulls re-rolling HRC prices down despite China’s rebound
UAE’s HRC buying slows due to sufficient stock levels, offers relatively stable
Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly stable, some improvement in nickel prices
Pakistan’s HRC import prices diverge as China recovers while other suppliers offer discounts
Ex-Japan HRC prices slip in Nov amid weak demand, stronger Asian competition
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 48, 2025
Ex-China HRC offers show only mild upward bias despite rising local prices lifted by higher futures
Ex-India HRC prices stable, but trade stalls amid cautious Middle East and EU buying
Ex-China stainless steel prices stable, possible downturn next week
Reference price for Brazilian slab exports unchanged from last week
Nucor CSP up for fifth week on reports of better demand, steady to up scrap
Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable
Local Indian HRC prices show mixed trend with negative bias amid weak demand, oversupply
Local Indian CRC prices indicate varied trends amid negative outlook
US flat steel pricing continues mostly up as supply remains tight amid growing demand
EU CRC and HDG prices mainly stable, buyers step back from local and import purchases amid slow demand
Global View on HRC: Market remains directionless amid weak demand, cautious buying
Romanian flats spot prices still stable as soft demand and CBAM concerns persist
Chinese domestic PPGI prices remain stable amid fluctuating HRC futures
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 47, 2025
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