Flats 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.

10 Nov

Ex-China HRC prices rise in Vietnam, further hikes still possible despite slow buying

09 Nov

US plate spot market prices

09 Nov

Turkey’s plate prices still driven by demand

09 Nov

HRC prices stronger in EU market, more hikes targeted though consumption still slow

09 Nov

Ex-India HDG prices stable, deals elusive due to wide bid-offer gap

09 Nov

Ex-China HDG prices edge up slightly amid futures and local price rises

09 Nov

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 45, 2023

08 Nov

Import HRC prices rise further in Pakistan amid China’s gains, other suppliers still hold back offers

08 Nov

Ex-China CRC prices move up slightly amid higher futures

08 Nov

Emirati HRC buyers hesitate to buy as ex-China offers continue to rise

08 Nov

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 45, 2023

07 Nov

Cleveland Cliffs raises US HRC prices to $1,000/nt

07 Nov

Turkey’s HRC mills and re-rollers attempt price increases

07 Nov

Chinese HRC exporters attempt further price rises amid hikes locally, overseas demand still an issue

07 Nov

Ex-India HRC trade activity remains in limbo

06 Nov

Ex-China steel plate prices rise slightly

06 Nov

Local Indian CRC prices stable, key user industries to start restocking next week

06 Nov

Local Indian HRC trade price down ahead of festivals, rise in import competition

03 Nov

Free Global View on HRC: Cautious optimism on prices in most regions, trade yet to increase

03 Nov

US flat rolled prices still moving upward

03 Nov

Brazilian HRC export price declines

03 Nov

Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge down

03 Nov

Import HRC prices to Pakistan rise amid China’s rebound, other suppliers hold back offers

03 Nov

European HRC mills seek higher prices, but demand remains an issue 

03 Nov

CRC and HDG suppliers in Europe in upward mood, demand still fails to support

02 Nov

Ex-China HDG prices stable as both buyers and sellers wait and see

02 Nov

Ex-India HDG prices adjusted with eye on January bookings

02 Nov

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 44, 2023

01 Nov

New HRC prices from Hoa Phat higher than initially expected amid China’s rebound

01 Nov

US plate spot market prices

01 Nov

CRC import price offers decline slightly in Brazil

01 Nov

Import HRC prices rise again in Turkey, while local prices still rather soft

01 Nov

China raises HRC offers for UAE but buyers still look for discounts

01 Nov

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 44, 2023

01 Nov

Local Chinese stainless steel prices stable or down slightly

01 Nov

Ex-China CRC prices rise amid better mood locally, futures price recovery

01 Nov

Shagang Group keeps local HRC prices stable for November

31 Oct

Ex-China HRC prices stronger amid futures recovery, but customers not in hurry to accept

31 Oct

Ex-India HRC prices unchanged amid silent trade conditions

30 Oct

Local Indian CRC prices stable ahead of holidays

30 Oct

Correction gains momentum in local Indian HRC market amid weaker trade, stock liquidation

30 Oct

Ex-China steel plate prices edge down despite futures price gains

27 Oct

Free Global View on HRC: Market still under pressure as demand insufficient to support hikes attempts in some outlets

27 Oct

US flat rolled prices still rising; US Steel raises prices to $900/nt

27 Oct

Romania's sole flat steel producer and local traders keep prices stable 

27 Oct

European mills target higher CRC/HDG offers after rises in import prices, tradable prices stable at low levels

27 Oct

Turkey concludes HRC purchases from China

27 Oct

Chinese domestic PPGI prices move down

27 Oct

India imports discounted HRC from China

26 Oct

US Steel announces flat rolled price increase on the heels of UAW announcement

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