Flats 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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US HRC, CRC prices “mostly stable” while HDG prices soften slightly

Global View on HRC: Asian market still strong, despite China’s price retreat

Chinese domestic PPGI prices move sideways

Ex-China HDG offers continue to rise though local prices fall

Ex-mill spot market prices for US domestic plate

Ex-China HRC prices corrected down due to slow local consumption, trading resumes

Local and import HRC prices fluctuate in Turkey

Ex-India CRC and HDG prices stable amid silent trade, conflicting global cues

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 31, 2023

India’s JSW Steel takes lead in hiking flat product base prices for August

Turkish flat steel spot prices stable as HRC prices unchanged

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 31, 2023

Ex-China CRC prices keep rising despite slow trade

HRC prices in UAE relatively stable despite very limited activity

Shagang Group raises local steel plate prices by $21/mt for August

Hoa Phat increases HRC prices in Vietnam following ex-China gains

Ex-China HRC prices stronger amid good sentiment, customers not in hurry to accept

Ex-India HRC prices rise amid tight supply, better mood globally, but trade remains in lull

Shagang Group raises local HRC prices by $28/mt for August

Plate demand still moderate in Turkey

Ex-China HRC import offers climb in Turkey

Ex-China steel plate prices move up

Local Indian CRC prices keep increasing amid steadily rising bookings

Local Indian HRC trade prices up for second straight week, August base price hikes awaited

US flat rolled steel prices move slightly week-over-week

Global View on HRC: Asia sees price uptrend due to China, Europe slows ahead of holidays

Turkish re-rollers adjust prices according to own sales positions

Romanian flats spot prices still trend down, mill’s prices stable

Chinese domestic PPGI prices continue their uptrend

US plate prices

Brazilian HRC export price increases slightly

Turkish flat steel spot prices stable despite weak activity

Ex-India CRC and HDG prices stable at low levels, but some optimism emerges

HRC market calm in EU, targeted price rise may be supported by quota situation

Ex-China HDG offer prices skyrocket, buyers not ready

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 30, 2023

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 30, 2023

Ex-China CRC prices up significantly amid prevailing improved mood

UAE’s HRC market sluggish but offers from ex-China began to rise

Chinese HRC suppliers more bullish in Vietnam, further hikes still possible

HRC cautiously rebounds in Turkey’s import and domestic segments

India books around 100,000 mt of imported HRC as prices competitive with local quotes 

Ex-China HRC offers rise amid stronger local market, but buyers still rely on discounts

Ex-India HRC prices stable but sellers holding back offers, have lower allocation

CRC import offers decline in Brazil

Japanese HRC exporters still competitive in major outlets in July as they roll back increase attempts

Local India CRC prices edge up amid expected base price hike by mills, better bookings by rerollers

Ex-China steel plate prices move sideways despite domestic recovery

Local Indian HRC trade prices make modest gains amid unclear market direction

Free Global View on HRC: Most regions seek clarity on future price trends


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