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.
Local Indian HRC prices show mixed trends amid oversupply and weak demand
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 48, 2025
Global View on HRC: Upward price ambitions meet firm buyer resistance worldwide
Romanian flats spot prices fall as weak demand and full stocks undercut upward CBAM pressure
Brazilian HRC export and domestic prices stable in two weeks
Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge down slightly amid weak demand
European HRC trading at near standstill amid ample stocks, CBAM uncertainty
Stable ex-India HDG offer prices contrast with unsustainable discounted deals in Middle East
Ex-China HDG offers soften slightly as futures and local prices decline
Turkish flats spot prices increase supported by HRC, but demand still limited
US flat steel pricing continues to rally higher in pre-Thanksgiving trade
HRC prices rise in Turkey amid higher scrap prices, partially limited allocation
Vietnam’s weak demand pulls re-rolling HRC prices down despite China’s rebound
UAE’s HRC buying slows due to sufficient stock levels, offers relatively stable
Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly stable, some improvement in nickel prices
Pakistan’s HRC import prices diverge as China recovers while other suppliers offer discounts
Ex-Japan HRC prices slip in Nov amid weak demand, stronger Asian competition
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 48, 2025
Ex-China HRC offers show only mild upward bias despite rising local prices lifted by higher futures
Ex-India HRC prices stable, but trade stalls amid cautious Middle East and EU buying
Ex-China stainless steel prices stable, possible downturn next week
Reference price for Brazilian slab exports unchanged from last week
Nucor CSP up for fifth week on reports of better demand, steady to up scrap
Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable
Local Indian HRC prices show mixed trend with negative bias amid weak demand, oversupply
Local Indian CRC prices indicate varied trends amid negative outlook
US flat steel pricing continues mostly up as supply remains tight amid growing demand
EU CRC and HDG prices mainly stable, buyers step back from local and import purchases amid slow demand
Global View on HRC: Market remains directionless amid weak demand, cautious buying
Romanian flats spot prices still stable as soft demand and CBAM concerns persist
Chinese domestic PPGI prices remain stable amid fluctuating HRC futures
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 47, 2025
Stable EU HRC offers contrast with weak imports and rising CBAM confusion
Turkish flats prices stable for third week in a row amid limited trade
Chinese HDG export offers soften amid weak local market
Ex-India HDG prices stable, no deals in Middle East amid absence of discounts
Vietnam’s HRC buying interest remains soft, import prices fluctuate in limited range
Ex-China CRC prices edge up slightly amid futures recovery
Price declines for Brazilian HDG exports
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 47, 2025
Local Chinese stainless steel market mostly moves down amid weaker nickel prices
UAE buyers remain on hold after recent HRC purchases, caution toward China persists amid logistics issues
Ex-China HRC prices only rise slightly despite improved sentiment in futures
Ex-India HRC prices stable but trade falls silent as buyers seek discounts
Ex-China stainless steel outlook improves amid easing of China-US trade tensions
Nucor CSP continues up amid reports of better demand, flat to higher scrap
Reference price for Brazilian slab exports increases slightly
Ex-China steel plate prices stable, outlook improves amid futures recovery
Local Indian CRC prices weaken as restocking paused by large industrial users
Local Indian HRC prices drop again after short-lived stability
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