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.
25 Aug
Indian HRC exporters accelerate price hikes in Asia, but raise prices cautiously elsewhere
25 Aug
Vietnam's import HRC prices on the rise after previous bookings, outlook bullish
24 Aug
Nucor CSP for HRC posts another $10/nt weekly gain amid continued tight supply
24 Aug
Brazilian weekly slab export reference price falls; decision on Chinese HRC likely in October
24 Aug
Chinese HRC market posts more confident rise amid higher costs, stimulus measures
24 Aug
Local Indian CRC prices rise amid better sales, lower inventories at re-rollers
24 Aug
Ex-China plate offers rise slightly, supported by higher costs and futures
24 Aug
Local Indian HRC trade prices harden on improved buying, mills planning maintenances
21 Aug
US flat steel prices continue up on lower production outlook; buyers turn to imports
21 Aug
Global View on HRC: Upward trend starts to develop slowly
21 Aug
Downtrend stalls in Romanian flats market, workable levels remain negotiable
21 Aug
Import slab deals sporadic in EU and Turkey, EU to show better potential towards Sept
21 Aug
Upward sentiments prevail in EU flats market, local and import talks to intensify by Sept
21 Aug
Chinese PPGI prices stable despite higher HRC futures
20 Aug
Turkey's local coated CR prices move in narrow range, slight upticks in export price ideas
20 Aug
Import HRC offers increase in Vietnam, buyers so far only agree to $5/mt rise
20 Aug
Turkey seeks HRC export options in N. Africa and Europe, local and import trade quiet
20 Aug
Turkish HRS spot prices rebound slightly despite ongoing demand weakness
20 Aug
North Africa focuses mainly on local and import HRC, exports stall
20 Aug
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 34, 2026
20 Aug
Ex-China HDG prices rise slightly amid futures increase, better expectations
20 Aug
Indian mills adjust ex-India HDG prices but overseas sales still limited to stray deals
19 Aug
Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly decline amid weaker nickel prices
19 Aug
Ex-China CRC prices rise slightly amid cost support, lower inventories
19 Aug
GCC HRC market remains cautious as regional shipping risks persist
19 Aug
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 34, 2026
18 Aug
Ex-China HRC tradable levels increase amid gradually improving mood locally
18 Aug
Weekly Brazilian slab export reference price slips; Chinese HRC ruling likely in September
18 Aug
Indian HRC exporters target gradual hikes, but success limited so far
18 Aug
Ex-China stainless steel prices still hold firm, ex-Indonesia prices down slightly
17 Aug
Nucor CSP for HRC posts larger weekly gain versus week ago amid continued reports of tight supply
17 Aug
China's plate export prices remain unchanged, domestic prices edge up
17 Aug
Local Indian CRC prices stable amid low buying activity by large industrial users
17 Aug
Local Indian HRC prices stable amid insufficient demand, mills still plan base price hikes
14 Aug
US flat steel prices continue up amid lower steel production, lower flat imports
14 Aug
Global View on HRC: No clear price direction, cautious optimism remains despite poor demand
14 Aug
Chinese domestic PPGI prices move sideways amid weak demand
14 Aug
Pakistani HRC importers accelerate ex-China purchases as low prices re-emerge
14 Aug
Romanian flats prices fall further amid weak demand and lower offers
13 Aug
Vietnamese HRC buyers focus on local market, lower import prices only for non-VAT HRC
13 Aug
Tepid trade in EU flats market, small local sales support mills' bullish intentions for post-holiday period
13 Aug
HRC pricing in Turkey stable, number of import offers limited for now
13 Aug
Ex-China HDG prices stable, but lower supply pressure may support prices
13 Aug
Turkish flat steel spot prices stabilize after decline, weak outlook persists
13 Aug
Ex-India HDG trade at standstill amid low bids and sellers' reluctance to adjust prices
13 Aug
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 33, 2026
13 Aug
Liaoning mills hike local HRC prices by RMB 50/mt ($7.4/mt) for Sept 2026, longs stable
12 Aug
Russia still refrains from HRC exports amid higher margins locally, logistical and low-price issues overseas
12 Aug
GCC HRC buying interest struggles to turn into bookings amid logistical pressure
12 Aug
Local Chinese stainless steel prices remain stable
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