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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Vietnam’s Hoa Phat cuts local prices as bearish mood persists in import market

HRC trade activity in UAE remains slow after holiday

Ex-India HDG prices stable amid inactive market conditions, bearish outlook

Chinese HDG export prices move sideways

Shagang Group cuts local HRC prices by $21/mt for January

Chinese HRC export trade muted due to holiday lull, prices show no firm direction

Ex-China stainless steel prices move sideways

Ex-India HRC prices stable as market lapses into inactivity for holidays

CRC import price offers increase in Brazil

Nucor CSP for hot-rolled coils steady for eighth week at $750/nt

Ex-China steel plate prices move sideways

Local Indian HRC trade prices under renewed pressures from imports, weak industrial demand

Local Indian CRC prices stable amid sluggish trade conditions, reduced restocking

Chinese domestic PPGI prices decrease on futures’ slip

Global View on HRC: Worse mood as China still bearish, Europe leaves market for holidays

Asian slab offers correct down slightly, more allocation from India

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 52, 2024

Turkey’s flats market goes silent ahead of holidays

Import slab prices soften in Turkey, but still mainly fail to meet buyers’ bids

Chinese HDG export prices edge down slightly

Ex-India HDG prices rolled back amid silent trade conditions and year-end holidays

Ex-China CRC offer prices move sideways amid cautious sentiments

Turkish flat steel spot prices fall considerably as negative outlook pressure persisted

Chinese stainless steel prices decline slightly

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 52, 2024

Brazilian HRC export price declines in two weeks

Reference price for Brazilian slab exports declines again

GCC buyers favor ex-India HRC while Chinese suppliers continue to lower prices

Import HRC price range widens in Vietnam amid further slump in China, new ex-Indonesia deal

Ex-China HRC prices decline further amid lower futures prices, falling bids

Ex-China stainless steel prices stable, cautious outlook persists

Ex-India HRC prices soften slightly as customers push for discounts 

Nucor CSP for hot-rolled coils steady for seventh week at $750/nt

Ex-China steel plate prices edge down slightly

Local Indian CRC prices continue to fall amid more booking cancellations

Local Indian HRC trade prices stable in line with slow demand

US flat steel pricing mostly higher as mills raise pricing ahead of holiday scramble

Demand for Turkey’s coated and CR products weak, prices dropping

Romanian flat steel prices remain stable, but some traders try higher levels

Chinese domestic PPGI prices remain stable, no change expected next week

Price stability prevails in EU CRC and HDG amid sluggish demand, import prices rise

Ex-India HDG prices move up in limited deals, sustainability of further uptrend doubtful

Global View on HRC: Mood negative in most regions amid declines in China, prices rise in Europe

HRC softens further in Turkey, more buyers prefer domestic sourcing versus risky imports

Steel slab prices weaken globally while EU and Turkish buyers refrain from active purchases

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 51, 2024

HRC prices stronger in EU following ArcelorMittal’s hike, sustainability of further uptrend doubtful on slow demand

Chinese HDG export prices roll back on slump in futures prices

Turkish flat steel spot prices remain unchanged as scrap market shows some improvement

Price remains stable for Brazilian HDG exports


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