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.

 
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Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 5, 2026

Ex-China CRC prices remain stable or show only slight upward bias

CRC import price offers stable in Brazil

Local Chinese stainless steel prices continue to move up, trading activity remains at normal levels

HRC import activity loses momentum in GCC as offer prices firm up

Asian slab prices stabilize after surge in EU, small discounts available in other destinations

Turkish official coated and CR steel prices stable, $15-20/mt discounts for serious buyers

Cautious sentiments keep ex-China HRC export prices range-bound

Ex-China and ex-Indonesia stainless steel prices rise further, uptrend may end soon

Ex-India HRC prices stable to slightly firmer, trade activity remains cautious

Nucor Consumer Spot Price continues up with second price increase in two weeks

Brazilian slab reference export price maintains uptrend

Local Indian HRC prices rise amid expected hikes by mills and budget optimism despite weak trade

Local Indian CRC prices diverge regionally amid cautious industrial demand

Ex-China steel plate market steady as domestic prices edge down

US flat steel prices finish higher as likelihood of rising scrap boosts production costs

Romanian flat steel spot prices rise amid EU hikes, weak local demand limits buying

Global View on HRC: Stability dominates most markets except in EU where mills test higher prices

Local Chinese PPGI prices unchanged as trading slows

European CRC and HDG prices edge up after ArcelorMittal price hike

Brazilian HRC export price declines in two weeks

ArcelorMittal tests higher EU HRC prices, but market questions sustainability

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 4, 2026

Turkish flat steel spot market sees price stability despite firmer scrap trends

Ex-India HDG offers stable, speculative stray deals at extended discount levels

Ex-China HDG offers indicate slight changes

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 4, 2026

Vietnam’s HRC import market adjusts to lower Chinese supply, prices mainly stable

Ex-China CRC prices move sideways, but mood worsens locally

Local Chinese stainless steel prices climb further with nickel support

GCC buyers continue to favor ex-India HRC, stable offers weigh on import momentum

Ex-China stainless steel prices continue their rising trend

Free Major mills in Liaoning hike local steel prices by RMB 100/mt ($14/mt) for March 2025

Nucor CSP resumes upward movement following period of price stability

Ex-India HRC price stable amid silent trade conditions

Ex-China HRC prices mainly stable, lower futures and weak demand weigh on mood

Brazilian slab reference export price increases again

Price stable for Brazilian HDG exports

Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable

Local Indian HRC prices edge up, pace of uptrend slows amid emerging buyer resistance

Local Indian CRC prices fall amid buyer resistance, slower restocking by industry

US flat steel prices dip as high steel production costs face fears of imports, low seasonal demand

Free Russia’s local HRC prices rise as new round of export sales begins

Chinese domestic PPGI prices stable while export offers move up

Romanian flats spot market resumes trade after holidays, demand recovery still limited

Global View on HRC: Selective buying sustains trade despite overall soft demand

Asian slab prices finally post strong rise in January

Turkey’s HRC import trade improves slightly with several lots booked

Limited HRC supply supports EU mills’ mood despite low demand, imports muted despite ex-India discount talk

Turkish flat steel spot prices still stable as demand fails to pick up


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