China Flats and Slab Price Analyses

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Global View on HRC: Market under strong pressure from ongoing oversupply, future uncertainty

Chinese local and export PPGI prices edge down amid weaker demand

High ex-China HDG offer prices from big mills, smaller sellers become aggressive

Small-volume ex-China HRC deals done in Vietnam, only after discounts

Import HRC prices in Vietnam down again, limited activity only locally with discounts

Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly stable, with some small decreases

Ex-China CRC prices still stable, but inventories on rise

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 26, 2026

Ex-China HRC prices fall amid low demand, small mills and traders drop prices below $500/mt FOB

Ex-China stainless steel prices stable, mood still weak as nickel prices soften

Ex-China plate offers stable, but discounts up to $10/mt possible in some outlets

Global View on HRC: Some small price rises in select markets despite weak demand

Import HRC offers in Vietnam show tentative rise, rare deals only done at lower levels

Ex-China HDG prices move sideways, local prices post minimal decline

Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly stable amid fluctuating nickel prices

Ex-China CRC remains supported but plum rains in China may exert pressure

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 25, 2026

Low ex-China non-VAT HRC offers gone due to new inspections, mills’ prices almost stable

Ex-China stainless steel prices move sideways despite local gains

Ex-China steel plate prices remain supported despite subdued demand

Chinese PPGI prices move down as HRC futures fluctuate

Global View on HRC: Negative mood in some major markets, but high costs provide limited support

Vietnamese importers focus on Indian HRC amid further price cut, rare higher deals for ex-China coils

Ex-China HDG prices unchanged amid stable local market, despite slow demand

Baosteel keeps local HRC prices stable for July 2026

Ex-China CRC prices edge down minimally, but further declines expected

Local Chinese stainless steel prices stable or down slightly amid lower nickel prices

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 24, 2026

Ex-China HRC prices fall as all fundamentals negative, supportive factors disappear

Ex-China stainless steel prices fall as expected, softer futures reflect weak market

Ex-China steel plate prices relatively stable, may soften in near future

Global View on HRC: Demand not price is the main issue

Slack demand in China’s local PPGI market, prices stable

Vietnam’s Formosa cuts local HRC prices as expected, import prices keep falling slowly

Ex-China HDG offers move sideways, but expected to decline

No increase possible in ex-China CRC prices amid sufficient supply, limited demand

Local Chinese stainless steel prices remain stable amid support from cost side

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 23, 2026

Big Chinese mills test higher HRC export prices, small sellers still ready to sell low

Ex-China stainless steel prices may inch up in coming week, ex-Indonesia prices down slightly

Shagang Group raises local steel plate price by RMB 150/mt for June 2026

Shagang Group raises local HRC prices by $15/mt for June 2026

Ex-China steel plate prices unchanged despite weak fundamentals

Vietnam’s Hoa Phat cuts local HRC price by $13/mt, in line with slide in import quotes

Chinese domestic PPGI prices move sideways amid weaker support from cost side

Ex-China HDG offers move sideways, but may soften next week

Chinese HRC export sentiment deteriorates amid weaker local demand and lower futures

Chinese CRC export market weakens amid falling HRC futures

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 22, 2026

Local Chinese stainless steel prices slightly rebound


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