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.
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
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
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