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.
Local Chinese stainless steel prices move up
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 33, 2025
Major mills in Liaoning raise local HRC, wire rod and rebar prices by $28/mt for Sept
Brazilian HRC domestic price declines in two weeks
Brazilian slabs export price maintains stability
Ex-China HRC market stalls amid futures price fluctuations
Ex-China stainless steel prices edge up
Stable ex-India HRC offers meet weak overseas demand
Baosteel raises local HRC prices by RMB 200/mt for September
Nucor weekly CSP for hot rolled coils heads lower again following two weeks of stability
Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable
Local Indian CRC prices rise slightly as demand sentiment remains weak
Local Indian HRC prices edge higher amid guarded optimism
US flat steel prices continue down amid tepid demand expectation, reduced tariff uncertainty
Turkey’s coated and CR pricing weak amid dull demand, lower HRC expectations
Global View on HRC: Summer lull keeps global HRC demand weak despite select price rises
Romanian flats spot prices stable amid holiday lull, Liberty Galati’s recovery uncertain
Vietnam’s FHS lifts HRC prices by $10/mt, matches Hoa Phat’s move
Chinese domestic PPGI prices move up
Turkey books HRC with shorter lead times, Chinese offers remain high
Ex-India HDG prices stable but mills eye price cuts to boost export sales
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 32, 2025
Turkish flats spot prices continue to soften amid sluggish demand
Ex-China HDG offers show slight upward momentum
Ex-China CRC offer prices remain stable
CRC import price offers increase in Brazil
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 32, 2025
Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly move up slightly
Vietnam’s HRC import market stays quiet as buyers hold back amid price volatility
Emirati buyers delay HRC imports amid high prices, seasonally slower demand
Seasonal lull keeps European HRC market subdued, despite ArcelorMittal price hike plans
Indian mills start flats base price hikes for August after long-standing fall
Shagang Group raises local steel plate prices by $7/mt for August
Brazilian slab export price stable in one week
Nucor weekly CSP for hot rolled coils heads lower following stable period
Ex-India HRC prices stable, but sellers optimistic despite scarce deals
Ex-China HRC offers edge up from mills, export sentiment remains cautious
Local Indian CRC prices make modest gains, but outlook remains bearish
Local Indian HRC market reverses decline, outlook still bearish amid lack of industrial demand
Vietnam’s Hoa Phat raises local HRC prices amid improving sentiment
Ex-China steel plate prices move sideways
US flat steel prices steady to down as reciprocal trade tariffs are delayed until Aug. 7
Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge up slightly
Global View on HRC: HRC prices firm on strong China, yet global sentiment remains mixed
Romanian flats steel spot market remains quiet with stable offers amid slower business activity
Shagang Group raises local HRC prices by $28/mt for August 2025
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 31, 2025
European HRC market sees price gains, wide bid-offer gap persists
Ex-China HDG offer prices move sideways
Ex-India HDG prices stable on positive sentiment, but buying interest yet to translate into deals
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