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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Romanian flats spot prices still stable but weak demand exerts pressure

Ex-India HDG prices stable amid silent trade conditions

Turkish flats spot prices soften further as demand fails to recover

Emirati buyers book only a few ex-Japan HRC lots amid low demand

European HRC market quiet amid holidays, import prices become more attractive

Local Chinese stainless steel prices decline slightly

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 18, 2025

Ex-China CRC offer prices move sideways

Ex-China HRC market tepid despite futures rebound

Ex-China stainless steel prices hold their ground

Ex-India HRC pricing strategies vary, offers to Europe hiked

Reference price for Brazilian slab exports increases after three-week stability

Brazilian HRC export price stable in two weeks

Nucor weekly CSP steady for third week as spot and scrap prices trend lower

Ex-China steel plate prices stable as mills focus on local sales

Local Indian CRC prices increase as re-rollers’ stocks tighten, delivery periods extended

Local Indian HRC trade prices rise amid tight supply, trade slow due to buyers’ resistance

US flat steel prices steady to lower with limited new demand, lower May scrap expectations

Romania’s sole flats mill fails to begin production as scheduled, spot prices stable

Ex-Japan HRC prices under pressure in April as key markets tighten access

Global View on HRC: Market sluggish amid weak demand and cautious sentiment

Chinese domestic PPGI prices resume downtrend

Vietnam’s HRC market sees sluggish demand, Formosa still delays price announcement

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 17, 2025

Post-Easter EU HRC market quiet in line with flats prices, eyes on May

Import HRC prices to Pakistan relatively stable, but buyers expect discounts

Ex-India HDG prices range-bound amid weak demand, small-volume sales emerge in Europe

Chinese HDG export prices keep moving sideways

Turkish flats spot prices soften amid weak outlook

Chinese CRC exporters keep prices stable

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 17, 2025

Chinese stainless steel prices move mostly sideways

Reference price for Brazilian slab exports stable over three weeks

CRC import price offers decline slightly in Brazil

Emirati HRC buyers still cautious on imports even though ex-China offers soften

Local Turkish HRC prices decline, import and export offers stabilize

China’s HRC market sees limited activity amid regulatory concerns, awaited stimulus

Ex-India HRC prices kept stable amid largely silent trade activity

Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable

Ex-China stainless steel prices unchanged

Nucor weekly CSP steady following previous weekly dip as April and May scrap prices trend lower

Local Indian CRC prices stable, minor inventory pressures seen in regions

Local Indian HRC trade prices stable amid lower supply, outlook still cautious

Chinese domestic PPGI prices move sideways

US flat steel markets slip as scrap pricing slumps amid limited demand, tariffs and shipping uncertainty

European CRC and HDG markets tread water amid lack of demand, uncertain outlook

Romania’s flats spot market remains quiet, no price movement before Easter

Global View on HRC: Buyers hesitate worldwide amid price volatility and soft demand

Turkey’s HRC prices weaken amid lack of acceptance, lower scrap prices

Only Asian prices slide in Turkey’s plate market, local and EU offers stable


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