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.

 
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Local Indian CRC prices see mixed trend amid divergent outlook, despite mills’ price hikes

Local Indian HRC prices soften despite mills’ price hikes, amid divergent near-term outlook

EU CRC and HDG prices rise on firmer domestic offers, imports remain scarce

US flat steel prices steady to up on solid demand, ongoing maintenance, war uncertainty

Liberty Galati seeks financial investor to restart production, Romania's flat spot prices remain stable

Global View on HRC: Prices stable in most regions as weak demand keeps trade subdued

Local Chinese PPGI prices remain stable, export prices up slightly

Baosteel raises local HRC prices by $14.6/mt for May 2026

Vietnam’s import HRC prices stable amid cautious demand

Sharp rise in Asian slab prices starts to be accepted as shortage to prevail for Q3

Local Turkish HRC prices down slightly, import offers still scarce

Turkish flats spot prices stable, some signs of softening as demand still weak

Ex-China HDG offer prices edge up slightly on lower end

Ex-China CRC prices move sideways, domestic market edges up slightly

Indian suppliers raise HDG export offers again, deals stall amid low Q2 allocations

HRC prices mainly stable across EU but mills seek higher prices for July delivery

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 15, 2026

GCC HRC market activity almost at standstill, Chinese offers continue to surface

Local Chinese stainless steel prices remain stable, futures increase

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 15, 2026

Large Indian mills hike flat product base prices amid rising input costs

Ex-China HRC prices stable after holiday, weak demand and trade barriers keep activity subdued

Ex-India HRC prices rise notionally amid local strength, export demand still slack

Ex-China stainless steel prices still stable, Indonesia postpones nickel export tax

Brazilian export slabs prices continues up, hitting highest level in nearly two years

Nucor Consumer Spot Price up for 12th week on scrap, steady steel demand, low imports

Local Indian CRC prices move up, rises possible in base prices

Local Indian HRC prices rise further amid tighter supplies, base price hike expectations

US flat steel prices still up on solid demand, rising energy costs, despite flat to down scrap

Romanian flats prices stable despite rising import offers, Liberty Galati prepares comeback

Turkey’s HRC rises further amid higher costs, moderate demand, less aggressive imports

Local Chinese PPGI prices stable, supported by raw materials market

Global View on HRC: Stable market with diverging regional momentum

Vietnam’s Formosa hikes HRC prices sharply amid firmer local prices, import dynamics

Shagang Group raises local HRC price by $14.5/mt for April 2026

Turkish flats spot prices up sharply on back of HRC and scrap, demand lags behind

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 14, 2026

Asian slab exporters remain bullish despite easing of trading

EU HRC prices stable with firm sentiment, trading slows over holidays

Ex-India HDG prices stable at higher levels, pessimism deepens as sales talks fail

Shagang Group keeps local steel plate price stable for April 2026

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 14, 2026

Vietnamese HDG export activity gains momentum amid strong Brazilian demand

GCC HRC market under pressure as trade route disruptions persist, limited offers reappear

Local Chinese stainless steel prices stable or up slightly on higher nickel costs

Ex-China CRC prices move sideways, slowing NEV growth weakens CRC demand outlook

Vietnam’s Hoa Phat hikes local HRC prices by over $30/mt amid higher import offers

Ex-China HRC prices largely stable, but softer futures and absent Gulf buyers exert pressure on exporters

Ex-India HRC prices stable, mills favour local sales as overseas demand still weak

Ex-China stainless steel prices stable, ex-Indonesia prices up amid positive mood


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