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.
04 May
Local Indian HRC trade prices continue to soften amid fewer bookings, discounted sales
01 May
US flat steel prices up as bullish fundamentals drive prices beyond two-year highs
30 Apr
Turkey’s steel plate market sees quiet demand for imports
30 Apr
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 18, 2026
30 Apr
Romanian flats spot prices stable, with steady demand, though discounts continue to shape the market
30 Apr
Global View on HRC: Firm sentiment persists, but demand still weak across regions
30 Apr
EU CRC and HDG prices stable amid weak demand, limited import activity
30 Apr
Ex-China HDG offers remain stable, sentiment in domestic market slightly improves
30 Apr
Stable EU HRC prices mask weak demand and limited import deals
30 Apr
Ex-India HDG prices stable backed by rising costs, deals remain stalled by low exportable volumes
30 Apr
Ex-China CRC prices move sideways, while domestic prices fluctuate within narrow range
30 Apr
Turkish flats spot prices edge up further as demand remains supportive
29 Apr
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 18, 2026
29 Apr
Vietnam’s import HRC prices firm up amid supply constraints, trading activity still muted
29 Apr
GCC HRC market largely stable as cautious demand and limited activity persist
29 Apr
Local Chinese stainless steel prices rise strongly for 304 series products
28 Apr
Ex-China stainless steel prices rise amid tightening supplies
28 Apr
Ex-China HRC prices firm up slightly, but trade remains weak across key markets
28 Apr
Ex-India HRC prices stable to higher, trade stalled by EU curbs and Middle East uncertainties
27 Apr
Nucor Consumer Spot Price continues up for 15th week on steady demand, low imports
27 Apr
Brazilian slabs export price stable for three weeks on high domestic demand
27 Apr
Ex-China steel plate prices edge up slightly amid uptrend in HRC futures
27 Apr
Local Indian CRC prices start to soften amid slower trade, selective discount sales
27 Apr
Local Indian HRC prices remain under pressure amid muted trade activity
24 Apr
US flat steel prices continue advance on solid demand, mill outages, oil gains
24 Apr
Slab prices keep going up in SE Asia, while stable in Europe
24 Apr
Romanian flats spot prices up, though discounts persist, Liberty Galati sale efforts continue
24 Apr
Global View on HRC: Upward pressure builds, but buyers continue to resist
24 Apr
Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge up amid support from raw material prices
24 Apr
North African HRC mills focus on local sales, exports sporadic, imports cautious
24 Apr
Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge up amid support from raw material prices
24 Apr
Vietnam’s import HRC prices strengthen despite sluggish trading
24 Apr
European CRC and HDG prices soften after sustained uptrend
23 Apr
Beijing Shougang raises local HRC prices by RMB 100/mt ($14.6/mt) for May 2026
23 Apr
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 17, 2026
23 Apr
Ex-India HDG prices stable at higher levels, low export allocations and wide bid-offer gaps keep trade silent
23 Apr
Local Chinese stainless steel prices fluctuate slightly
23 Apr
EU HRC prices stable with limited upside amid ample stocks, subdued imports
22 Apr
Turkish flats spot prices up slightly as demand improves and supply tightens
22 Apr
GCC HRC market shows selective activity despite ongoing route restrictions
22 Apr
Ex-China CRC prices move up further amid better sentiments
22 Apr
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 17, 2026
21 Apr
Turkish buyers book import HRC, see slight rise in domestic prices
21 Apr
Supply in Asian slab market still tight, further price rise seen in sales to SE Asia
21 Apr
Ex-China HRC prices rise amid better sentiments, but buyers push for discounts
21 Apr
Ex-China stainless steel prices finally move up amid higher costs
21 Apr
Ex-India HRC trade stalls despite cost-driven price support
20 Apr
Brazilian slabs export price stable week-on-week, though market remains in uptrend
20 Apr
Nucor Consumer Spot Price up for 14th week on scrap, steady steel demand, low imports
20 Apr
Ex-China steel plate prices move sideways, domestic prices edge up
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