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.
Brazilian slab average export price declines again
Nucor weekly CSP down $10/nt following two weeks of price stability
Import and local HRC prices rebound in Turkey, demand still lags behind
Chinese HRC futures surge, pushing up export prices, market awaits new offers from mills
Local Indian HRC prices remain under pressure as demand slows and inventories rise
China’s steel market surges amid official call to curb excessive competition
Ex-China plate prices rise amid domestic support, higher futures prices
Local Indian CRC prices decline as industrial buyers stay away and re-rollers offer discounts
US flat steel prices on upward creep as approaching tariff reality emboldens sellers to raise prices
Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge down slightly
Egyptian HRC slightly weakens on exports due to unfavorable market environment
Plate demand moderate in Turkey, daily business continues in small lots
Romanian flats spot prices remain stable, but lower HRS levels available
Global View on HRC: HRC market sees mixed trends globally with cautious sentiment limiting trade
Turkish HRC prices barely moving with some import interest seen in ex-Black Sea material
European CRC and HDG prices weaken further, but floor may be near
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 29, 2025
HRC prices in Europe show signs of bottoming out
Turkish flat steel spot prices remain stable amid further holiday lull
Ex-China HDG offer prices show slight increase
Ex-India HDG prices stable, some sellers attempt pushing sales in Europe at lower levels
Ex-China HRC offers surge amid higher local and futures prices, but buyers cautious
Brazilian HRC export price increase in two weeks
Local Chinese stainless steel prices stable or up slightly
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 29, 2025
Vietnam’s HRC import market firms up, but local offers gain more attention
Modest gain in ex-China CRC prices as local offers and futures strengthen
UAE’s HRC import activity declines amid rising prices
Ex-China stainless steel prices remain stable
Ex-India HRC prices stable, but market faces pressure from slow demand and import competition
Price stable for Brazilian HDG exports
Nucor weekly CSP steady for second week following earlier upward price movement
Brazilian slab average export price slightly reduced from last week
Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable
Local Indian CRC prices soften amid absence of industrial buyers, re-rollers dropping prices
Local Indian HRC trade prices soften again amid higher inventory, discounted sales
US flat steel mixed on sideways scrap, tariff uncertainty and limited trade
Chinese domestic PPGI prices remain stable
HRC, coated and CR pricing mainly weak in Turkey due to low demand
Asian slab market improves slightly further in both prices and demand
Global View on HRC: Export hopes fade as buyers across regions push back
Romanian flats spot prices remain stable, sole mill halts output amid bankruptcy risk
CRC import price offers stable in Brazil
Turkish flat steel spot market softens despite stable offers from bigger traders
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 28, 2025
Pressure mounts on EU HRC market amid weak demand, falling import prices
Ex-India HDG prices stable despite poor demand, shipping uncertainties
Ex-China HDG market shows stability amid improved outlook
Baosteel raises local flat steel prices by RMB 100/mt for August
Ex-China tradable CRC prices stable as local market up only slightly
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