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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Global View on HRC: Trump’s 25% tariff escalates trade tensions, pressuring HRC prices in Asia

Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge up despite futures’ slump

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 7, 2025

European HRC mills target more hikes for Q2, import challenges persist

Ex-India HDG prices stable but trade falls silent with sellers pausing discounted offers

Chinese HDG export prices remain stable

CRC import price offers maintain stability in Brazil

Local Chinese stainless steel prices stable or up slightly

Turkish flat steel spot prices still stable but downward pressures mount

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 7, 2025

Import HRC prices decline slightly in Pakistan

Ex-China CRC offer prices remain stable in line with slow trade

Emirati buyers delay new HRC bookings amid declining trend of import offers

Ex-China stainless steel prices move sideways

Ansteel raises local HRC prices by $14/mt for March

No major changes in Asian slab prices in Feb, limited demand and some easing of global supply

Vietnam’s Formosa cuts HRC offers for local buyers as mood still weak for imports and exports

Ex-China HRC prices stable from mills, tradable prices fall amid futures declines

Ex-India HRC export activity mute, offers relatively stable

Baosteel raises local HRC prices by $14/mt for March

Nucor weekly Consumer Spot Price (CSP) continues higher for third week following 11 weeks of stability

Turkey’s local and import HRC prices soften due to China’s influence

Local Indian HRC trade prices firm up slightly as mills hike base prices

Local Indian CRC prices mainly stable amid slow demand recovery

Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable

Reference price for Brazilian slab exports stable in the week

US HRC markets continue higher as tariffs and their threat are likely to further trim imports

Global View on HRC: Global market unstable as China gradually returns, only Europe shows some positive signs

Flat steel spot prices in Romania stable but trade slow

Chinese domestic PPGI prices move sideways

Large Indian mills issue flats base prices for Feb in line with latest local trade levels

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 6, 2025

Chinese HDG export prices move sideways after holiday

Mood stronger in EU HRC market after ArcelorMittal’s hike, imports still sluggish

Vietnam’s Hoa Phat cuts local HRC prices as ex-China prices fail to recover after holiday

Ex-India HDG prices stable, trade kept alive by few low-volume discounted sales

Turkish flat steel spot prices remain stable but HRC mills test higher levels

Shagang Group keeps local steel plate prices stable for February

Local Chinese stainless steel prices remain stable

Turkey’s HRC prices lack clarity as China gradually returns from holiday

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 6, 2025

Shagang Group keeps local HRC prices stable for February

GCC buyers still show interest in imports, favoring ex-India and ex-Japan HRC

Ex-China CRC offer prices stable as trading activity yet to pick up

Chinese HRC exporters not rushing to update prices after holiday, mood negative

Brazilian HRC export price stable in six weeks

Indian HRC exporters' price hike attempts fail to attract buyers so far

Nucor weekly Consumer Spot Price (CSP) continues higher for second week following 11 weeks of stability

Reference price for Brazilian slabs exports remains in narrow range

Local Indian CRC prices stable, uptrend checked by surplus stocks at re-rollers


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