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: Prices still drop in Europe, but trend on threshold of reversal in many regions

European CRC and HDG mills keep cutting prices, but import quotes are foreseen hit the bottom soon

Turkey attempts HRC price rise amid less aggressive imports, livelier trade  

Brazilian slab producer postpones negotiations for August shipments

US plate prices still stable

European HRC mills cut HRC offers further, import prices apparently at bottom

Ex-China HDG offer prices move up amid futures price recovery

Turkish steel sheet prices stable, currency concerns persist

Ex-India CRC and HDG prices fall steadily amid still slow demand globally

Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly move up

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 23, 2023

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 23, 2023

Ex-China CRC prices move up amid HRC futures rises but outlook unclear

Uptrend reverses in Vietnam’s HRC import segment after fall in China’s futures prices

HRC import price gap in UAE at reasonable range for now

Hoa Phat cuts HRC prices in Vietnam despite better sentiments in China

Romanian flats producer keeps prices stable, traders cut their HRS offers

Positive situation in China supports market sentiment for Turkish HRC

Ex-China HRC prices stronger amid futures recovery, customers not in a hurry to accept

Indian HRC exporters believe prices at bottom, preparing for rises

Indian mills start big cuts in domestic flat product base prices for June

Ex-China stainless steel prices move sideways

Revival in local Indian CRC market reversed by rising import competition

Brazilian slab producer closes first deal for August shipment

Ex-China steel plate prices stable, mood improves on local and futures price gains

Local Indian HRC trade prices fall further amid intensified import competition

US flat rolled steel prices projected to fall throughout June

Ex-India CRC prices keep falling in new deals, HDG offers stable amid silent trade conditions

Global View on HRC: Prices still slump in most regions, but mood starts to change in China amid futures price rebound

Slab prices in Asia retreat further as insufficient demand offsets hikes in China for now

Turkish steel sheet prices stable despite negative market factors

CRC and galvanized steel prices in Europe fall steadily after import drops

Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge down

Vietnamese HRC importers secure bookings before price hikes in China

Shagang Group cuts local HRC prices by RMB 250/mt for June

Ex-China HDG offer prices show diverse trends

HRC prices in EU still fail to hit bottom levels as mood remains weak

Mood still negative for import HRC in Pakistan, customers seek more discounts

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 22, 2023

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - Week 22, 2023

Local Chinese stainless steel prices down slightly

Weak HRC demand in UAE still weighs on trading activity

Ex-China CRC prices continue their downtrend

Brazilian slab producer closes last deals for July shipment

Ex-China HRC prices from mills fall further, traders mostly keep offers stable

Ex-India HRC prices fall further, more discounts still expected by buyers

Vietnam focuses on HRC sales overseas, struggles to attract local buyers with even more discounts

Ex-China stainless steel prices edge down further

Turkey’s coated and CR local prices decline

Ex-China steel plate prices slump as expected


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