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.
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 7, 2026
CRC import price offers increase slightly in Brazil
North African HRC prices stable locally, exports sporadic and imports quiet
India HRC export prices shows upward bias despite mills’ limited activity
Ex-China HRC prices soften as holiday season approaches
Ex-China stainless steel prices stable, ex-Indonesia nickel supply remains a concern
Nucor CSP continues up amid higher February scrap settles, scant supply
Reference export price for Brazilian slabs hits one-year high
Local Turkish HRC prices keep trending up though demand still not supportive
Local Indian HRC prices rise higher, premiums emerge in select regions for quick delivery
Russia attempts to hike local HRC prices, gap with export offers close to $200/mt
Local Indian CRC prices keep rising amid inventory drawdown, users’ sustained restocking
Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable ahead of holiday
US flat steel prices steady to up; cold weather, slim imports and scrap support
Global View on HRC: Selective supply tightness supports prices despite soft demand
Romanian flats spot prices stable with discounts possible, Liberty Galati enters decisive period
Coated and CR demand quiet in Turkey, pressure on exports increases
Chinese domestic PPGI market enters pre-holiday lull
European CRC and HDG prices edge higher amid tight supply despite weak demand
Lively HRC sales to Europe raise Turkish export prices, local hike attempts remain indicative amid quiet demand
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 6, 2026
Ex-Asia slab prices from stable to higher as no cheap options available globally
Turkish flat steel spot prices edge up amid support from scrap and HRC segments
Local EU HRC market mostly stable, ex-Turkey import volumes attract attention
Indian HDG exports remain at standstill amid low bids, lower galvanizing by mills
Ex-China HDG offers remain stable, weaker HRC futures weigh on HDG market sentiment
Large Indian mills hike HRC and CRC prices amid steady demand, tighter supplies
Brazilian HRC export price stable in two weeks
GCC’s HRC import demand picks up, but buyers push back against higher offers
Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly decrease slightly, nickel prices post strong drop
Ex-China CRC prices move sideways amid upcoming holiday
Vietnam’s Formosa joins Hoa Phat in raising local HRC prices
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 6, 2026
Uptrend in ex-China stainless steel reverses due to retreat of nickel prices
Ex-China HRC export prices stable, low local demand and weaker futures weigh on mood
Ex-India HRC prices up slightly, but export activity limited by strong local sales, tight supply
Shagang Group keeps local steel plate price stable for February 2026
The reference export price for Brazilian slabs has increased once more
Local Indian HRC prices rise further amid positive budget mood, tighter supply
Nucor CSP Spot Price moves up yet again with scant supply, steady demand, supported scrap
Local Indian CRC prices back on firm uptrend amid tighter supply, expected restocking by key users
Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable, while domestic prices decline
Vietnam’s Hoa Phat new HRC prices edge up amid higher import costs
Shagang Group keeps local HRC prices stable for February 2026
US flat steel prices at two year-highs amid steady demand, reduced imports, February scrap
Global View on HRC: Prices largely stable to slightly firmer as cautious mood caps activity
Romanian flats spot market weighed down by weak demand, depressing outlook
Chinese domestic PPGI prices stable amid softer raw material prices, lower inventories
Ex-Japan HRC prices rise slightly in January, but deals limited across key markets
Vietnam’s HRC import prices edge higher amid reduced ex-China availability
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