Flats 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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Mood still poor in EU domestic and import HRC markets as buyers still delay restocking

Vietnamese HRC import prices keep fluctuate with limited downward bias

Ex-India HDG prices maintained notionally as sellers refrain from submitting offers

Ex-China HDG offer prices mostly stable, some sellers attempt slight hikes

Chinese HRC suppliers most active in Pakistan, prices move up in new deals but further rise doubtful

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 38, 2023

Local Chinese stainless steel prices fluctuate slightly

CRC import offer prices stable in Brazil

GCC buyers still show interest in ex-China HRC, offers remain stable

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 38, 2023

Ex-China CRC prices remain stable

Ex-Asia HRC booked in India at prices competitive with local quotes

Ex-China HRC prices from mills mainly stable, but tradable level rises in new deals globally

Ex-India HRC prices stable at high levels, uncertainty over future trend and strong local demand keep sellers away

High domestic prices reduce HDG export volume from Brazil

Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable

Local Indian CRC price edge up amid re-rollers’ falling inventories

Local Indian HRC trade prices stable, but further hike by mills expected

Free Global View on HRC: Lack of clarity on prices in most markets amid varying sentiments

Romanian flat steel prices stable amid lack of recovery in trading

Mills’ CRC and HDG prices in Europe relatively stable, but bearishness persists

Formosa cuts HRC prices in Vietnam amid poor demand, import prices lack clarity

Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge up slightly

Potential UAW strike already impacting US flat rolled steel market

Plate spot market prices in the US

Turkish flat steel spot prices remain firm despite limited demand

Tradable local and import HRC prices decline in EU amid slow demand

Ex-India HDG sellers attempt to nudge up prices but sales remain silent

Ex-China HDG offer prices stable, demand improvement lacks strength

Local Chinese stainless steel prices move down

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 37, 2023

Turkey prefers own slabs over most import options, bids much lower for Russian origin

Emirati buyers keep booking lots from Chinese HRC despite poor local demand

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 37, 2023

Ex-China CRC prices stable amid lack of demand, fall in futures prices

Pakistani mills hike CRC and HDG prices amid weaker currency

Turkey restocks with Chinese and Japanese HRC, no dramatic import price changes

Mills’ ex-China HRC prices fail to boost trade, traders’ prices mainly stable in occasional deals

Ex-India HRC offer stable but trade low, sellers to hike offers amid robust local demand

Baosteel raises local HRC prices by RMB 50/mt for October

Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable

Local Indian HRC trade prices accelerate amid strong demand increase

Local Indian CRC prices rise further amid longer delivery timelines, outlook for fresh bookings cloudy

Free Global View on HRC: Market still under pressure despite hike attempts in some outlets

Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge down

Brazilian HRC export price stable from four weeks ago

US flats prices still soft after Labor Day

Russia raises local flats prices further, still refrains from active exports

Tradable prices for CRC and HDG down in Europe amid dull market

Indian CRC and HDG sellers correct prices down slightly amid sluggish trading


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