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.
Egyptian and Algerian HRC mills still focus on local sales amid low export demand and prices
Turkish flats spot prices stable but weaker undertone prevails
Ex-India HDG prices stable, trade falls silent as buyers defer deals expecting corrections
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 26, 2026
Import HRC prices in Vietnam down again, limited activity only locally with discounts
Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly stable, with some small decreases
Ex-China CRC prices still stable, but inventories on rise
GCC’s import HRC market gains momentum as lower prices attract buyers
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 26, 2026
Ex-China HRC prices fall amid low demand, small mills and traders drop prices below $500/mt FOB
Ex-India HRC prices still under pressure, demand sporadic even after decline
Ex-China stainless steel prices stable, mood still weak as nickel prices soften
Brazilian slab export prices fall for third straight week, domestic demand continues to support slab producers
Nucor CSP for HRC moves up on on solid domestic demand, low imports, energy pricing
Turkey’s HRC prices fall further as import scrap still slides, EU flats demand muted
Local Indian HRC trade prices show marginal changes amid weak monsoon season demand, oversupply
Ex-China plate offers stable, but discounts up to $10/mt possible in some outlets
Local Indian CRC prices stable amid slack trading, rather weak outlook for July
US flat steel prices continue up approaching 2021 COVID-era price levels
EU HRC prices stable but on verge of rising, import trade extremely quiet
Romanian flats spot prices stable amid low demand, Liberty Galati auction unsuccessful
Global View on HRC: Some small price rises in select markets despite weak demand
Ex-North Africa HRC export trade quiet as bids soften
Import HRC offers in Vietnam show tentative rise, rare deals only done at lower levels
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 25, 2026
Ex-India HDG prices stable, stray small-tonnage deals possible at discounts
Ex-China HDG prices move sideways, local prices post minimal decline
Local Russian flats prices rise amid better demand, mills disregard distant export markets
Turkish flats spot market remains stable but weaker mood prompts more flexibility
Pakistani market sees some rises for low-priced Chinese HRC, stronger pressure on other HRC origins
Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly stable amid fluctuating nickel prices
GCC HRC market remains stable as buyers monitor developments and target competitive prices
Ex-China CRC remains supported but plum rains in China may exert pressure
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 25, 2026
Ex-Turkey HRC prices slide further amid buyers’ resistance, falling scrap prices
Ex-Indonesia slab and HRC offers remain firm, supported more by mood than demand
Low ex-China non-VAT HRC offers gone due to new inspections, mills’ prices almost stable
Ex-India HRC prices officially stable, but still competitive with inventories pressure persists
Ex-China stainless steel prices move sideways despite local gains
Nucor CSP up again amid solid domestic demand, low imports, energy strength
Brazilian slab export prices fall for second week though remain near 2-year highs
Ex-China steel plate prices remain supported despite subdued demand
Local Indian CRC prices stable amid slow bookings from industrials users
Local Indian HRC prices stable but weak demand keeps outlook bearish
US flat steel prices continue up as Middle East tensions begin to de-escalate
Upward expectations strengthen in local EU HRC market, interest in imports almost zero
EU CRC and coated market quiet expecting clearer quota issue, uptrend in HRC segment
Steel plate demand moderate in Turkey, import activity quiet
Romanian flats spot prices unchanged amid lack of buying momentum
Chinese PPGI prices move down as HRC futures fluctuate
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