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 HRC domestic price declines in two weeks
Ex-China HRC market posts mild rebound, no clear uptrend yet
Ex-India HRC trade stalled amid persisting bid-offer gap
Ex-China stainless steel prices remain stable
Nucor weekly CSP for hot rolled coils steady for second week following earlier weekly declines
Local Indian CRC prices soften amid weak tax reform impact, high inventories
Local Indian HRC trade prices show sluggish movement with negative bias amid pessimistic demand forecast
Ex-China steel plate prices move sideways
Brazilian average slabs export price declined slightly
Romanian flats spot prices still stable, demand disappoints so far in September
Global View on HRC: Cautious start for HRC market in September, Chinese price drop adds pressure
Chinese domestic PPGI prices move down
CRC and HDG prices in Europe improve, but trade measures curb imports
No strong restart in EU HRC market after summer break
Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly move up
Ex-China HDG offers move sideways
Turkish flats market stable but mood mixed as demand outlook still uncertain
Ex-India HDG prices stable, discounts in Middle East keep trade ticking over
Brazilian slabs export price remains stable
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 36, 2025
UAE buyers start showing interest in imports amid softer Chinese HRC prices
Ex-China CRC prices stable, but mood negative amid continuous declines in futures
Vietnam’s Hoa Phat hikes HRC prices, but demand and Chinese pressure raise doubts
Shagang Group keeps local HRC prices stable for September
Shagang Group keeps local steel plate prices stable for September
Nucor weekly CSP for hot rolled coils steady following earlier weekly declines
US flat steel continues down on limited demand, bearish September scrap; price bottom seen
Ex-China HRC prices edge down amid stricter customs checks, sharp drop in local prices
Indian HRC export activity remains quiet despite price stability
Ex-China stainless steel prices move sideways
CRC import price offers stable in Brazil
Ex-China steel plate prices move down slightly
Local Indian CRC prices steady with slight downward bias amid muted trade
Local Indian HRC trade prices ease amid sluggish activity
Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge up
Global View on HRC: Markets remain weak as demand falters across regions
Ex-Japan HRC gains in August offset by weak demand amid stronger Asian competition
Nucor: Recent rise in weekly CSP for HRC not the result of tariffs
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 35, 2025
Romanian flats spot prices stable, discounts possible, outlook for Liberty Galati worsens
Import HRC prices edge lower in Vietnam, buyers secure ex-China cargoes
EU HRC market remains weak, mills eye September pickup
Turkey’s coated and CRC suppliers still under pressure from limited demand
Turkish flats prices stable despite slow demand, hopes rest on Sept trade
Ex-India HDG prices stable, buyers and sellers take a step back
Ex-China HDG offers slip further amid falling flats prices, despite local gains
Brazilian HRC domestic price declines in two weeks
Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly increase
Asian slab prices fail to improve in Aug amid dull demand, competition with Russia
Emirati buyers delay HRC purchases as Chinese offers soften
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