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.
24 Mar
Ex-India HRC prices firm, trade activity limited by local focus, Middle East disruptions
24 Mar
Ex-China stainless steel prices still stable, cautiously bullish mood prevails
23 Mar
Nucor CSP up for tenth week, solid scrap, steady steel demand, minimal imports noted
23 Mar
Brazilian slabs export price up again, remaining at highest level in 21 months
23 Mar
Turkey’s HRC pricing remains rather positive despite still limited business activity
23 Mar
Ex-Asia FOB slab prices to stay firm after recent surge amid very limited allocation
23 Mar
Vietnam’s import HRC prices up sharply, but buyers on sidelines so far
23 Mar
Local Indian CRC prices surge on base price hikes by mills, rapid restocking by industrial users and traders
23 Mar
Local Indian HRC prices rise further amid restocking, anticipated supply tightening
20 Mar
US flat steel prices mostly higher amid solid demand, Mideast war could stall low imports
20 Mar
Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge up with support from HRC futures
20 Mar
Global View on HRC: Prices firm on rising costs and geopolitical risks, demand remains subdued
19 Mar
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 12, 2026
19 Mar
Ex-India HDG prices rise amid higher energy costs, trade stalled by volatile freight
19 Mar
Ex-China HDG prices unmoved amid Middle East tensions
19 Mar
Romanian flats prices stable as demand remains weak, uncertainty persists for Liberty
19 Mar
Ex-China CRC prices pause as domestic market picks up
19 Mar
Brazilian CRC import price offers remain steady for four weeks
18 Mar
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 12, 2026
18 Mar
Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly move down slightly amid weak trading
18 Mar
Turkish flats spot prices rise further ahead of holiday despite slow demand
18 Mar
EU HRC price outlook strengthens as import availability remains tight
18 Mar
Vietnam’s HRC imports stall as higher offers fail to trigger buying
18 Mar
Pakistan’s HRC import prices edge up, but buying interest fades ahead of Eid
17 Mar
Turkey’s coated and CR prices follow uptrend of HRC, supported by cautious market expectations
17 Mar
Large Indian mills begin flat product base price hikes to offset energy and input cost push
17 Mar
Ex-China stainless coil export prices stable amid mixed market signals
17 Mar
Stable ex-China HRC prices reflect weak trade, mounting freight pressure
17 Mar
Ex-India HRC market firm amid rising costs, trade hit by Middle East risks
17 Mar
Ex-China plate prices rise on higher HRC futures and improved demand
16 Mar
Nucor CSP up for nine weeks amid high scrap, steady finished steel demand, minimal imports
16 Mar
Turkey’s HRC prices rise further amid war-related expectations, demand still lags behind
16 Mar
Shortage of Asian slabs accelerates, while FOB prices up after active sales
16 Mar
Local Indian HRC prices rise amid improved restocking, expected base price hikes by mills
16 Mar
Local Indian CRC prices firm up amid wide regional variations as supplies show signs of tightening
13 Mar
US flat steel prices turn higher as Iran war highlights bullish steel market fundamentals
13 Mar
Import and local plate prices increase in Turkey over past month
13 Mar
HRC prices rise further in Turkey, importers interested in shorter lead times
13 Mar
Global View on HRC: Freight uncertainty and Middle East war curb trading despite firmer prices
13 Mar
Chinese domestic PPGI prices move up in line with futures market
13 Mar
Romanian flats spot prices increase under influence of EU mills and rising costs
13 Mar
Ex-India HDG prices stable, but deals stall amid weak Middle East demand, difficulties finalizing CIF-based contracts
12 Mar
Ex-China HDG offers keep increasing amid better sentiments locally
12 Mar
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 11, 2026
12 Mar
Turkish flats spot prices move up on back of higher costs
12 Mar
European HRC prices edge higher, but weak demand and near-dead imports curb activity
12 Mar
Major Liaoning mills hike local steel prices by RMB 200/mt ($29/mt) for April 2026
11 Mar
GCC’s HRC market falls silent, no fresh offers amid logistics and freight uncertainty
11 Mar
Local Chinese stainless steel prices fluctuate slightly, improving demand lifts trading activity
11 Mar
Ex-China CRC prices move up amid higher local CRC and HRC futures prices
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