Flats and Slab 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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Import HRC prices to Pakistan soften following ex-China declines

Ex-India HDG prices increased in line with flats prices, trade muted

Turkey’s coated and CRC prices weak amid sluggish local and export demand

Ex-Asia slab prices rather stable in latest deals, mood still weak

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 22, 2025

Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly down slightly

UAE buyers still prefer ex-China HRC at lower prices, rejecting higher levels

HRC import prices in Vietnam remain under downward pressure

Nucor’s weekly CSP continues to fall for fourth week amid mixed scrap and finished steel pricing

Turkish HRC mills try to avoid discounts while ex-China offers soften

Ex-India HRC prices remain uncompetitive in Middle East, slide in EU without stimulating demand

Ex-China HRC prices under pressure amid lower bids, falling futures

Ex-China stainless steel prices stable, nickel prices increase

Reference price for Brazilian slab exports declines from last week

Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable

Local Indian CRC prices show mixed trends amid weak demand outlook

Local Indian HRC prices soften amid monsoon weather, credit demands

US flat steel pricing mixed as HRC demand shows improvement, other grades trend still lower

Brazilian HRC export price declines slightly in two weeks

Global View on HRC: Global market balances stability and tensions across regions

Romanian flats spot prices stable, trade improves slightly

Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge down slightly

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 21, 2025

Ex-India HDG prices increased in line with flats prices, trade muted

Asian slab prices relatively stable with only small discounts, sales to US emerge

European HRC prices under pressure from low demand, ex-Turkey deals

Turkish flats spot prices stable, outlook still gloomy

Chinese HDG export prices edge down

Ex-China CRC prices ease amid weaker local demand, volatile futures

Reference price for Brazilian slab exports maintains stability

Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly stable, with some small downticks

HRC prices relatively stable in all segments in Turkey, demand remains weak

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 21, 2025

GCC buyers remain active in importing HRC despite slow local demand

Vietnam’s import HRC prices ease amid softer ex-China offers, buyer pushback

India resumes ex-Russia HRC imports as offers undercut Chinese prices

Ex-China HRC market holds ground amid local support, but futures fail to recover

Ex-China stainless steel prices stable, deals may gain momentum before holiday

Ex-India HRC prices stable, minor cuts in offers to Europe with limited success in deals

CRC import price offers maintain stability in Brazil

Nucor weekly CSP continues down for third week amid lower May scrap, falling finished steel pricing

Ex-China steel plate prices move sideways

Local Indian CRC prices enter new downtrend as auto sector pauses restocking and discounted sales speculated

Uptrend in local Indian HRC market reversed by buyers’ resistance and credit term differences

North African HRC export offers soften amid challenging market conditions

Price stable for Brazilian HDG exports

Plate market in Turkey sees limited price volatility over past month

Global View on HRC: Prices show mixed trends amid uncertain demand

Romanian flats spot prices soften, sole local mill silent on restarting production

Chinese domestic PPGI prices see slight rises


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