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.
Turkish flat steel spot prices hold steady, but demand softens as year-end approaches
Ex-China HDG offers unmoved amid rather firm local market, but pressure to increase
Ex-China CRC remains stable as small HRC futures rises insufficient to give support
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 52, 2025
Chinese stainless steel prices move up, trading remain weak
GCC buyers favor ex-Indian HRC amid caution towards Chinese material due to export licenses
Ex-China HRC prices kept range-bound by limited trade
Ex-India HRC prices adjusted slightly in Middle East, other regions stable
Ex-China stainless steel prices move up amid better expectations
Large Indian steel mills resort to late December base price hikes
Reference price for Brazilian slab exports stable in four weeks
Nucor CSP hits $950/nt on improving domestic demand, higher January scrap
Flats prices mostly stable in Turkey, discounts applicable in local markets
Local Indian HRC prices up slightly on mills’ base price hikes, but moderate bookings seen at discounts
Local Indian CRC prices see limited reaction to mills’ base price hikes amid weak demand
Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable amid weak demand, cold weather
US flat steel prices up ahead of US Christmas holiday, January scrap supports
Asian slab market at standstill after sales to EU for Q1, other markets not supportive
Chinese domestic PPGI prices stable, supported by higher HRC futures prices
Global View on HRC: China drives import price gains globally, buying interest still weak
Romanian flats spot prices stable while CBAM-driven upside tests meet limited demand
Ex-India HDG prices stable but trade kept alive by discounts in Middle East
Ex-China HDG offers move sideways, local prices posts slight declines
Vietnam’s HRC import prices up slightly amid firmer Chinese offers
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 51, 2025
Turkish flats spot market firm amid stable HRC, demand remains weak
EU HRC prices show limited movement despite ArcelorMittal’s push
UAE HRC import interest continues at discounted levels despite upticks in Chinese offers
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 51, 2025
Ex-China CRC prices move sideways despite uptrend in futures market
Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly stable, with some small upticks
CRC import price offers show small increase in Brazil
Chinese HRC prices on the rise in Turkey as non-VAT offers vanish again
Ex-China HRC market conditions uneven due to export licensing
Ex-India HRC prices show limited movement, offers align with last week’s deal prices
Ex-China stainless steel prices remain stable
Nucor CSP up on domestic demand, sharply higher January scrap
Reference price for Brazilian slab exports stable in three weeks
Local Indian HRC trade prices show mixed trend amid cautious buying, neutral outlook
Ex-China steel plate prices move sideways, ample supply and seasonal demand weakness weigh on domestic prices
Local Indian CRC prices show mixed trend amid oversupply
US flat steel prices continue up on local demand; stronger December and January scrap supportive
Russia starts February shipment HRC export offers, softens local flats prices
Plate prices stabilize in Turkey, moderate demand seen for Asian material
Romanian flats spot prices stable, but sizeable discounts reflect liquidity and demand challenges
Chinese domestic PPGI prices soften, demand weak due to offseason
Global View on HRC: Downturn deepens globally led by falling Asian prices
European CRC and HDG prices stable with slight upside, imports stall before CBAM
Brazilian HRC prices remain stable, local mills ready for increase in January
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 50, 2025
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