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.
US flat steel steady to up on better finished steel demand, more bullish November scrap
Most Turkish re-rollers provide discounts for coated steel amid low demand
Chinese domestic PPGI prices decrease
Romanian flats spot prices increase amid influence of EU mills, trading activity limited
Global View on HRC: Weak Asian demand sets bearish tone despite European efforts to raise prices
More North African HRC mills step up export activity, their local markets remain strong
Formosa revises HRC offers downward as mood still negative in Vietnam
Turkey’s HRC prices stable amid moderate sales, most attractive import offers from China, Russia
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 43, 2025
Turkish flats spot traders keep prices firm, but market mood still negative
Ex-Japan HRC prices largely stable in October, focus on Gulf and South Asia
Ex-China CRC prices edge down slightly
Ex-China HDG offer prices indicate slight declines
European HRC mills persist with price hikes, but buyers cautious amid CBAM and import market disorder
Ex-India HDG prices stable amid ongoing silent trade, challenging competition
Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly remain stable
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 43, 2025
Reference price for Brazilian slabs exports maintains stability
Ex-China HRC prices slide further amid falling futures, non-VAT traders undercut mills
UAE buyers maintain interest in HRC imports as Chinese prices fall further
Ex-China stainless steel prices stable, limited improvement in local demand
Ex-India HRC prices soften amid declines in EU, competition rises in main export markets
Nucor CSP steady for eighth week on limited demand after spot pricing bounces off $800/nt
Ex-China steel plate prices see slight declines
Local Indian CRC prices show mixed trend as market participants retreat for holidays
Local Indian HRC prices soften further as buyers retreat for holidays
US HRC pricing rises as increased mill bookings cause longer lead times
Brazilian HRC domestic price remains stable
Global View on HRC: Asian and M. Eastern prices slide amid ex-China decline, Europe rises cautiously
Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge down
Weaker ex-China HRC offers depress buying sentiments in Turkey
Romanian flats prices stable, traders await EU market reaction to mills’ price hikes
Ex-China HDG prices weaken in tandem with local and futures prices
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 42, 2025
European HRC prices rise as mills push for higher levels as expected
Ex-India HDG prices remain stable amid silent trade conditions
Turkish flats spot market sees diverging trends, HRS prices stable, CRS softens
Local Chinese stainless steel prices decrease or move sideways
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 42, 2025
Ex-China CRC prices edge lower amid futures drop
Pakistan’s HRC import prices ease amid softer ex-China offers, stable ex-Japan levels
Vietnam’s FHS maintains HRC prices with only minor rise, despite sluggish demand and cheaper imports
Price stable for Brazilian HDG exports
Import HRC prices slide in Turkey as China’s non-VAT offers reappear
Nucor CSP steady for seventh week on low demand after spot pricing bounces off $800/nt
Ex-China stainless steel prices move sideways
UAE buyers favor Japanese and Taiwanese HRC, low Russian offers intensify competition
Pressure builds on Indian HRC exporters amid low bids and EU uncertainty
Ex-China HRC prices fall amid weak demand, lower futures and high inventories
Bearish mood in Vietnam’s HRC import market amid bookings at lower prices
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