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.
04 Aug
Ex-China stainless steel prices still stable amid higher futures, ex-Indonesia prices up slightly
03 Aug
Nucor CSP for HRC continues higher for third week following recent price stability
03 Aug
Slack demand for Turkish HRC, import prices down for some origins
03 Aug
Ex-China plate offers stable unlike HRC, but sentiments far from positive
03 Aug
Hoa Phat cuts local HRC prices in Vietnam less than expected, import prices drop close to $500/mt CFR
03 Aug
Local Indian CRC prices stable, supported by stronger July auto sector performance
03 Aug
Local Indian HRC bookings improve slightly amid anticipated base price hikes by mills
03 Aug
Shagang Group keeps local steel plate price stable for August 2026
03 Aug
Shagang Group cuts local HRC prices by $22/mt for August 2026
31 Jul
US flat steel prices continue mostly higher amid more claims of low spot availability
31 Jul
Import HRC prices remain rangebound at low levels in Pakistan as non-Chinese exporters become more flexible
31 Jul
Global View on HRC: July ends on bearish note, all attempts to improve prices failing
31 Jul
Romanian flats spot prices remain stable as weak summer demand keeps discounts in play
31 Jul
CRC and HDG trade in EU to revive by end-August, prices to trend upwards
31 Jul
Weak demand and lower futures pressure Chinese PPGI prices
31 Jul
EU HRC market goes quiet ahead of holidays and following rather heavy import bookings
30 Jul
Import HRC prices in Vietnam settle at lower level again, buyers await new local tags
30 Jul
CRC and coated prices soften in Turkey amid limited demand and weak market fundamentals
30 Jul
Ex-India HDG trade activity remains silent from wide bid-offer gap, logistical disruptions in Middle East
30 Jul
Turkey's flat steel spot market stays quiet as discounts fail to revive sales
30 Jul
Decent export and local sales ease pressure on Turkish HRC, imports quiet after heavy bookings from Asia
30 Jul
Ex-China HDG offers edge up slightly but may retreat due to fall in futures and weak demand
30 Jul
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 31, 2026
29 Jul
Local Chinese stainless steel prices fluctuate slightly
29 Jul
GCC's import HRC market remains stalled as rising freight pushes CFR prices higher
29 Jul
Ex-China CRC prices move sideways, but export activity slightly better
29 Jul
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 31, 2026
28 Jul
Small hike attempts in ex-China HRC offers not taken seriously by international market
28 Jul
Local Chinese HRC prices stable despite extremely weak demand
28 Jul
Ex-India HRC trading slows as sellers await fresh signals from Asia
28 Jul
Ex-China stainless steel prices stable despite futures drop, weak demand
27 Jul
Nucor CSP for HRC resumes upward price momentum following recent price stability
27 Jul
Brazilian slab export reference price stable week-on-week amid positive outlook
27 Jul
Ex-China plate offers and deal prices remain stable
27 Jul
Local Indian HRC prices stable amid slow stock movement, liquidity crunch of intermediaries
27 Jul
Local Indian CRC prices inch lower amid cautious buying, re-rollers' higher inventories
24 Jul
US flat steel prices up amid low availability as seasonal demand, production ebbs
24 Jul
EU HRC market about to go on holiday, but buyers still restock with import coils, slab
24 Jul
Rumored low-priced ex-China HRC sales fail to change major mills' positions
24 Jul
Global View on HRC: Sellers in major outlets agree to give discounts to boost sales in weak environment
24 Jul
China's domestic PPGI prices stable amid seasonal slowdown
24 Jul
North African HRC mills struggle to export, focus on local sales despite limited demand
24 Jul
Romanian flats prices soften as buyers push back against recent increases
23 Jul
Turkey's flat steel spot market still faces weak demand and pressure for discounts
23 Jul
Ex-China HDG prices stable at previous lower levels, to fluctuate in limited range
23 Jul
Ex-India HDG trade inactivity extended by failure of deals in Gulf
23 Jul
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 30, 2026
22 Jul
Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly stable with some small increases
22 Jul
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 30, 2026
22 Jul
Import HRC prices in Vietnam down further, but sellers give only limited discounts
Disclaimer: Although the data in this publication have been taken from reliable sources, their integrity, accuracy and stability/constancy cannot be guaranteed. The data in this publication are not comprised of data gathered from transactions carried within the SteelOrbis system. Reports shall in no way be taken as a proposal for selling and buying. SteelOrbis assumes no responsibility from losses caused by using these data in commercial transactions. Please contact the Customer Relations Department for further questions.