Flats and Slab Analyses

SteelOrbis provides the latest flats and slab prices and price trends via the flats and slab price reports and market analyses listed below. These flats and slab price reports are derived from actual flats and slab market transactions and they can also be viewed on a weekly basis by using the archive drop-down tool below.

 
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Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly soften slightly

Local CRC prices in India stable amid bullish demand outlook, pending tax reforms

Ex-China CRC prices move sideways amid slight increases in futures

Large Indian mills raise flat product base prices for Sept, but hikes seem nominal

UAE buyers seek lower levels for HRC imports, but Chinese prices begin to rebound slightly

HRC trade still slow in Turkish market, prices mostly stable

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 37, 2025

FHS follows Hoa Phat with modest HRC price hike in Vietnam

Baosteel keeps local HRC prices stable for October 2025

Brazilian HRC domestic price declines in two weeks

Ex-China HRC market posts mild rebound, no clear uptrend yet

Ex-India HRC trade stalled amid persisting bid-offer gap

Ex-China stainless steel prices remain stable

Nucor weekly CSP for hot rolled coils steady for second week following earlier weekly declines

Local Indian CRC prices soften amid weak tax reform impact, high inventories

Local Indian HRC trade prices show sluggish movement with negative bias amid pessimistic demand forecast

Ex-China steel plate prices move sideways

Brazilian average slabs export price declined slightly

Romanian flats spot prices still stable, demand disappoints so far in September

Global View on HRC: Cautious start for HRC market in September, Chinese price drop adds pressure

Chinese domestic PPGI prices move down

CRC and HDG prices in Europe improve, but trade measures curb imports

No strong restart in EU HRC market after summer break

Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly move up

Ex-China HDG offers move sideways

Turkish flats market stable but mood mixed as demand outlook still uncertain

Ex-India HDG prices stable, discounts in Middle East keep trade ticking over

Brazilian slabs export price remains stable

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 36, 2025

UAE buyers start showing interest in imports amid softer Chinese HRC prices

Ex-China CRC prices stable, but mood negative amid continuous declines in futures

Vietnam’s Hoa Phat hikes HRC prices, but demand and Chinese pressure raise doubts

Shagang Group keeps local HRC prices stable for September

Shagang Group keeps local steel plate prices stable for September

Nucor weekly CSP for hot rolled coils steady following earlier weekly declines

US flat steel continues down on limited demand, bearish September scrap; price bottom seen

Ex-China HRC prices edge down amid stricter customs checks, sharp drop in local prices

Indian HRC export activity remains quiet despite price stability

Ex-China stainless steel prices move sideways

CRC import price offers stable in Brazil

Ex-China steel plate prices move down slightly

Local Indian CRC prices steady with slight downward bias amid muted trade

Local Indian HRC trade prices ease amid sluggish activity

Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge up

Global View on HRC: Markets remain weak as demand falters across regions

Ex-Japan HRC gains in August offset by weak demand amid stronger Asian competition

Nucor: Recent rise in weekly CSP for HRC not the result of tariffs

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 35, 2025

Romanian flats spot prices stable, discounts possible, outlook for Liberty Galati worsens

Import HRC prices edge lower in Vietnam, buyers secure ex-China cargoes


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