Flats Flats and Slab Price Analyses

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Ex-China HDG offers remain stable, sentiment in domestic market slightly improves

Stable EU HRC prices mask weak demand and limited import deals

Ex-India HDG prices stable backed by rising costs, deals remain stalled by low exportable volumes

Ex-China CRC prices move sideways, while domestic prices fluctuate within narrow range

Turkish flats spot prices edge up further as demand remains supportive

Vietnam’s import HRC prices firm up amid supply constraints, trading activity still muted

GCC HRC market largely stable as cautious demand and limited activity persist

Ex-China HRC prices firm up slightly, but trade remains weak across key markets

Ex-India HRC prices stable to higher, trade stalled by EU curbs and Middle East uncertainties

Nucor Consumer Spot Price continues up for 15th week on steady demand, low imports

Brazilian slabs export price stable for three weeks on high domestic demand

Ex-China steel plate prices edge up slightly amid uptrend in HRC futures

Local Indian CRC prices start to soften amid slower trade, selective discount sales

Local Indian HRC prices remain under pressure amid muted trade activity

US flat steel prices continue advance on solid demand, mill outages, oil gains

Romanian flats spot prices up, though discounts persist, Liberty Galati sale efforts continue

Global View on HRC: Upward pressure builds, but buyers continue to resist

Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge up amid support from raw material prices

North African HRC mills focus on local sales, exports sporadic, imports cautious

Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge up amid support from raw material prices

Vietnam’s import HRC prices strengthen despite sluggish trading

European CRC and HDG prices soften after sustained uptrend

Beijing Shougang raises local HRC prices by RMB 100/mt ($14.6/mt) for May 2026

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 17, 2026

Ex-India HDG prices stable at higher levels, low export allocations and wide bid-offer gaps keep trade silent

EU HRC prices stable with limited upside amid ample stocks, subdued imports

Turkish flats spot prices up slightly as demand improves and supply tightens

GCC HRC market shows selective activity despite ongoing route restrictions

Ex-China CRC prices move up further amid better sentiments

Turkish buyers book import HRC, see slight rise in domestic prices

Ex-China HRC prices rise amid better sentiments, but buyers push for discounts

Ex-India HRC trade stalls despite cost-driven price support

Nucor Consumer Spot Price up for 14th week on scrap, steady steel demand, low imports

Ex-China steel plate prices move sideways, domestic prices edge up

Local Indian CRC prices show mixed trend amid falling trade volumes, negative outlook

Local Indian HRC prices decline amid buyers’ resistance to mills’ hikes

US flat steel prices continue to advance on steady domestic demand, mill outages, heightened fuel pricing

Global View on HRC: Prices range from stable to up slightly depending on region

Local Chinese PPGI prices stable amid increasing capacity utilization rates

Romanian flats spot prices stable amid limited demand, focus on Liberty Galati restart efforts

EU HRC imports struggle amid trade measures, yet new deals signal market movement

Vietnam’s import HRC prices rise amid tighter supply

Ex-China HDG offers move sideways, sentiment improves

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 16, 2026

EU HRC prices stable, wide disconnect between mills’ targets and workable levels

Ex-China CRC prices edge up amid firmer HRC futures, local offers lag behind

Ex-India HDG prices stable, trade stalled by wide bid-offer gap

Weak activity in GCC HRC market as Strait of Hormuz still shut, Saudi deals emerge

Import HRC prices in Pakistan move sideways, buyers continue to push for further discounts

Ex-China HRC prices rise slightly, trade shifts to alternative markets amid weak overall conditions


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