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.
Turkey’s HRC prices supported by stronger ex-China prices, positive EU market
Import HRC prices in Pakistan edge up slightly, buyer sentiment remains weak
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 9, 2026
Ex-China HDG offers move sideways in line with stable domestic prices
Ex-Japan HRC prices stable to slightly higher in February, global trade remains slow
Turkish flats spot prices firm amid support from HRC and scrap prices, despite low demand
EU HRC mills keep targeting higher offers for May delivery, import conditions remain complex
Indian HDG exporters hike prices amid rising input costs, limited flat product availability
Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly remain stable post-holiday
GCC’s HRC buying remains selective as buyers push back against higher prices
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 9, 2026
Chinese CRC exporters back from holidays, offers remain stable
China’s HRC export trade slow to restart, pessimism outweighs optimism
Firm ex-India HRC prices contrast with sluggish demand across major outlets
Ex-China stainless steel prices stable despite confirmed cut in Indonesia’s nickel output
Reference export price for Brazilian slabs maintains stability
Nucor Consumer Spot Price continues up for sixth week amid steady local demand, scrap
Local Indian CRC prices mostly stable amid regional variations, dip in trade volumes
Local Indian HRC prices largely stable amid slowdown in trade
US flat steel pricing continues climb, lower March scrap could be balanced by low steel imports
Global View on HRC: EU and Turkish mills remain bullish, Asian holidays weigh on trade
EU CRC and HDG prices trend higher as mills target hikes and import flows tighten
Romanian flats spot prices rise amid ArcelorMittal’s hike and higher imports, demand still weak
Local Turkish HRC prices rise further despite slow domestic demand
Turkish flats spot prices stable amid firm HRC levels, but weak demand exerts pressure
EU HRC prices mainly stable, but ArcelorMittal’s sharp hike reinforces mills’ pricing stance
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 8, 2026
Ex-India HDG prices stable at higher levels but trade remains slow
Brazilian HDG export prices remain stable for eight weeks
Brazilian HRC export price remains stable over four weeks
GCC’s HRC import demand weakens as China’s holiday limits offers and Ramadan slows regional activity
Reference export price for Brazilian slabs stable week-on-week
ArcelorMittal-led HRC price push emerges in EU, buyers question real demand strength
Indian HRC exporters keep prices firm, mills show rising interest in higher-margin products
Nucor Consumer Spot Price continues to post increases with rising spot, scrap trade
Local Indian CRC prices rise modestly amid cooling market, tight supply likely to underpin prices
Local Indian HRC prices consolidate higher amid slower trade, correction mostly ruled out
US flat steel pricing continues up on higher scrap, new import indications slashed
Romanian flats prices resist downward pressure despite low demand, ample stocks
Chinese domestic PPGI prices move sideways under pressure from weak demand
Global View on HRC: Limited trading and mixed signals shape global coil markets
Vietnam’s HRC import activity stalls amid holiday slowdown, cautious mood
Turkish flats spot market stable but weak demand raises sustainability concerns
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 7, 2026
EU HRC prices hold firm amid tighter import availability despite slow trade
Ex-China HDG offers move sideways in line with slow trade
Ex-India HDG prices rise amid stronger local flats market, but limited export allocations cap deals
Local Chinese stainless steel prices remain stable ahead of holiday
GCC HRC buying slows amid increased caution due to mixed import price trends
Ex-China CRC prices move sideways ahead of holiday
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