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.
Russia cuts local flat prices in gloomy market, starts export sales for Dec shipment
Romania’s flats spot prices stable amid limited demand, but upward pressure emerges
Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge down
Chinese HRC exporters cautious after holiday, offers stable amid minor changes in HRC futures
Vietnam’s HRC import market quiet, most suppliers keep offers stable
Ex-China HDG offers stable after long holiday
Turkish HRC market prefers to assess price trend as China returns from holiday, EU trade still weak
Turkish flats spot prices still stable though negativity clouds future prospects
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 41, 2025
Ex-India HDG prices stable, no deals even at discounted offers
EU HRC market in turbulence as new safeguard proposal and CBAM fuel uncertainty
UAE turns to Indian HRC in China's absence, but buyers still resist high prices
Ex-India HRC prices soften as sellers seek to attract buyers in Gulf and Vietnam
Reference price for Brazilian slabs exports stable week-on-week
Nucor CSP remains unchanged for sixth week on limited demand, spot pricing bounces off $800/nt
Local Indian CRC prices see mixed trend with negative bias as users cautious on restocking
Local Indian HRC prices fall further amid holidays, aggressive discounting by traders
Brazilian HRC domestic price stable in two weeks
US HRC pricing rebounds off $800/nt as supplies shrink, other flat steels dip
Global View on HRC: Market under pressure from weak China, uncertain outlook elsewhere
Turkey’s HRC prices still relatively stable, imports quiet due to holiday in China
Romania’s flats spot prices stable with discounts for serious buyers, Liberty Galati faces worker protests
Turkish flats prices stable with discounts amid lack of market support
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 40, 2025
European HRC prices stable, but CBAM and safeguard uncertainty weigh on outlook
Ex-India HDG prices stable, but discounted small-volume sales gain traction in Gulf
UAE import market sees selective HRC purchases as buyers await better prices
Hoa Phat keeps HRC prices stable in Vietnam despite worse sentiment in China
Ex-China stainless steel prices remain stable
Ex-China HRC prices weaken before long holiday after decline in futures prices
Ex-India HRC prices soften slightly in Gulf, stable across other destinations
CRC import price offers increase slightly in Brazil
Nucor CSP unchanged for fifth week on low demand, spot pricing tests $800/nt
Reference price for Brazilian slabs exports declines slightly week-on-week
Local Indian HRC prices stable but discounted sales across regions deepen bearish mood
Ex-China steel plate prices down slightly amid decline in futures
Local Indian CRC prices fall further amid end of restocking, holiday pause
European CRC and HDG prices stable, import uncertainty clouds outlook
US flat steel tests $800/nt on limited inventory restocking; outlook for lower October scrap
Romania’s flats spot prices remain stable, outlook for Liberty Galati still uncertain
Chinese domestic PPGI prices stable ahead of holiday period
Global View on HRC: Global market drifts with weak prices and no clear trend
Ex-India HDG prices stable but trade stalls as discounted sales fade in Gulf
European HRC market stagnant with buyers hesitating due to CBAM rules
Ex-China HDG offers move sideways
Turkish flats spot prices stable amid ongoing market challenges
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 39, 2025
North African HRC export offers soften amid tight competition, uncertain demand
Reference price for Brazilian slabs exports declines week-on-week
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 39, 2025
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