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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Nucor CSP price for hot-rolled coils creeps to historic high amid Section 232 tariffs

Chinese HRC offers stable in Turkey, ex-Egypt offers rise as expected

Local Indian CRC prices increase but rise limited by sluggish demand growth among industrial users

Ex-China steel plate prices move sideways

Local Indian HRC prices surge on expected safeguard levy on imports, mills aim to hike April base prices

US flat steel prices slow weekly advance; HRC could be peaking as current pricing could encourage imports

Global View on HRC: Global market feels the strain as policy shifts and sluggish demand collide

CRC and coated steel prices rise in Europe amid firmer HRC, but trade still subdued

Turkey coated and CR prices further up, but domestic demand slows due to political unrest

Chinese domestic PPGI prices move down

Asian slab exporters still aggressive in pushing higher prices, achieve sales only to some outlets

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 12, 2025

HRC prices in EU relatively stable, but mills target hikes for June delivery

Chinese HDG export prices edge down further

Ex-India HDG price stable as trade remains silent

Price declines for Brazilian HDG exports

Brazilian slabs export price maintains reference

Ex-China CRC offer prices edge down further

Emirati buyers postpone new HRC bookings amid small rises in import offers

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 12, 2025

Local Chinese stainless steel prices rise further

Turkish flats spot prices stable despite ongoing rises in HRC market

Vietnam’s HRC market sees sluggish demand, but prices show resilience

Brazilian HRC export price declines in two weeks

Turkish HRC mills see higher demand in EU, large lots traded for May shipment

Ex-China HRC price trend lacks clarity, though mood worsens locally

Ex-Asia plate offers still most attractive in Turkey’s import segment despite price rise

Ex-China stainless steel prices move sideways

Ex-India HRC prices mainly stable amid slow trade, varying widely across destinations

Nucor CSP continues higher following start of Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs

Turkey’s HRC market sees relatively positive mood as week begins

Local India HRC trade prices show mixed trend, discounted sales continue in select regions

Ex-China steel plate prices edge down

Local India CRC prices largely stable, some re-rollers moderate booking rates due to improved supply

Ex-India HDG prices stable amid silent trade activity with buyers and sellers assessing EU safeguard measures

Brazilian slab export price maintains reference

US flat steel prices continue higher as Section 232 import tariffs take effect

Global View on HRC: Global HRC prices stable despite regional market shifts

Asian suppliers hike slab offers far above billet after reduction in EU HRC quotas

Romanian flats spot prices still stable despite slow trade

Chinese domestic PPGI prices move sideways

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 11, 2025

More hikes in local EU HRC prices on tighter local and import supplies

Chinese HDG export prices see slight declines

Free Anshan Steel and Bengang keep their HRC prices stable for April

CRC import price offers decline in Brazil

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 11, 2025

Turkish flats spot prices rise amid HRC mills’ higher prices

Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly follow upward trend

Ex-China CRC offer prices continue their downward trend


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