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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Free Shagang Group cuts local HRC prices by RMB 150/mt for December 2025

Nucor CSP continues up for sixth week on better domestic demand, December scrap

Reference price for Brazilian slab exports achieves five-month high

Turkish coated and CRC prices increase amid livelier demand, costlier HRC

Ex-Asia slab prices mainly stable over past fortnight, but sellers increase pressure

Turkey’s HRC market relatively positive price-wise, buyers cautious so far

Vietnam’s Hoa Phat revises down local HRC prices amid weak demand, import pressure

Local Indian CRC prices under pressure, mixed trends emerge amid oversupply, slow bookings

Ex-China steel plate prices move sideways

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


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