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.
Global View on HRC: Prices stable in most regions as weak demand keeps trade subdued
Local Chinese PPGI prices remain stable, export prices up slightly
Baosteel raises local HRC prices by $14.6/mt for May 2026
Vietnam’s import HRC prices stable amid cautious demand
Sharp rise in Asian slab prices starts to be accepted as shortage to prevail for Q3
Local Turkish HRC prices down slightly, import offers still scarce
Turkish flats spot prices stable, some signs of softening as demand still weak
Ex-China HDG offer prices edge up slightly on lower end
Ex-China CRC prices move sideways, domestic market edges up slightly
Indian suppliers raise HDG export offers again, deals stall amid low Q2 allocations
HRC prices mainly stable across EU but mills seek higher prices for July delivery
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 15, 2026
GCC HRC market activity almost at standstill, Chinese offers continue to surface
Local Chinese stainless steel prices remain stable, futures increase
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 15, 2026
Large Indian mills hike flat product base prices amid rising input costs
Ex-China HRC prices stable after holiday, weak demand and trade barriers keep activity subdued
Ex-India HRC prices rise notionally amid local strength, export demand still slack
Ex-China stainless steel prices still stable, Indonesia postpones nickel export tax
Brazilian export slabs prices continues up, hitting highest level in nearly two years
Nucor Consumer Spot Price up for 12th week on scrap, steady steel demand, low imports
Local Indian CRC prices move up, rises possible in base prices
Local Indian HRC prices rise further amid tighter supplies, base price hike expectations
US flat steel prices still up on solid demand, rising energy costs, despite flat to down scrap
Romanian flats prices stable despite rising import offers, Liberty Galati prepares comeback
Turkey’s HRC rises further amid higher costs, moderate demand, less aggressive imports
Local Chinese PPGI prices stable, supported by raw materials market
Global View on HRC: Stable market with diverging regional momentum
Vietnam’s Formosa hikes HRC prices sharply amid firmer local prices, import dynamics
Shagang Group raises local HRC price by $14.5/mt for April 2026
Turkish flats spot prices up sharply on back of HRC and scrap, demand lags behind
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 14, 2026
Asian slab exporters remain bullish despite easing of trading
EU HRC prices stable with firm sentiment, trading slows over holidays
Ex-India HDG prices stable at higher levels, pessimism deepens as sales talks fail
Shagang Group keeps local steel plate price stable for April 2026
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 14, 2026
Vietnamese HDG export activity gains momentum amid strong Brazilian demand
GCC HRC market under pressure as trade route disruptions persist, limited offers reappear
Local Chinese stainless steel prices stable or up slightly on higher nickel costs
Ex-China CRC prices move sideways, slowing NEV growth weakens CRC demand outlook
Vietnam’s Hoa Phat hikes local HRC prices by over $30/mt amid higher import offers
Ex-China HRC prices largely stable, but softer futures and absent Gulf buyers exert pressure on exporters
Ex-India HRC prices stable, mills favour local sales as overseas demand still weak
Ex-China stainless steel prices stable, ex-Indonesia prices up amid positive mood
Nucor Consumer Spot Price up for 11th week on scrap, steady demand, imports
Brazilian slab export price now at highest level in 22 months
HRC prices firm in Turkey amid solid scrap prices, moderate demand, limited competition
Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable despite modest domestic price increases
Local Indian HRC trade prices firm amid mills’ sharp hikes, volumes subdued
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