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.

 
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Brazilian export slab price expected to rise

Import HRC offers drop in Vietnam ahead of long holiday in China

European CRC offers down slightly, HDG mainly stable as trade silent amid lack of buyer response

Domestic and import plate prices in Turkey move in different directions

Turkey’s flats spot prices decline as market outlook still depressed

HRC bids fall below €600/mt ex-works in EU, but rejected by sellers so far

Ex-China HDG prices soften amid futures price drop

Ex-India HDG prices stable despite mills increasing local flats prices

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 39, 2023

Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly move down

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 39, 2023

HRC buyers in UAE still need to restock, import offers relatively stable

Ex-China CRC prices move down amid HRC futures drop

Coated and CRC prices fall in Turkey, despite relatively stable HRC

Ex-China HRC prices weaken after sharp drops in futures prices before long holiday

Ex-India HRC prices remain stable in line with ongoing silent trade

Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable despite weaker local market

Indian HRC trade prices harden on back of interim base price hikes by mills

Local Indian CRC prices surge amid base price hikes by mills, tight supplies from re-rollers

A few Indian mills take early lead in raising flat product base prices, more hikes expected

Free Global View in HRC: Asian suppliers active globally, despite another price retreat in China

Brazilian HRC export price declines slightly from two weeks ago

Local CRC and HDG prices fall steadily in Europe amid weak demand, import prices rise

Japanese HRC exporters cut prices slightly amid tighter competition in September

Chinese domestic PPGI prices move sideways

US flats prices on hold as market eyes auto strike

Turkey’s HRC prices stable in local market, vary for export

Domestic and import plate prices stable in Turkey amid moderate demand

Mood still poor in EU domestic and import HRC markets as buyers still delay restocking

Vietnamese HRC import prices keep fluctuate with limited downward bias

Ex-India HDG prices maintained notionally as sellers refrain from submitting offers

Ex-China HDG offer prices mostly stable, some sellers attempt slight hikes

Chinese HRC suppliers most active in Pakistan, prices move up in new deals but further rise doubtful

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 38, 2023

Local Chinese stainless steel prices fluctuate slightly

CRC import offer prices stable in Brazil

GCC buyers still show interest in ex-China HRC, offers remain stable

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 38, 2023

Ex-China CRC prices remain stable

Ex-Asia HRC booked in India at prices competitive with local quotes

Ex-China HRC prices from mills mainly stable, but tradable level rises in new deals globally

Ex-India HRC prices stable at high levels, uncertainty over future trend and strong local demand keep sellers away

High domestic prices reduce HDG export volume from Brazil

Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable

Local Indian CRC price edge up amid re-rollers’ falling inventories

Local Indian HRC trade prices stable, but further hike by mills expected

Free Global View on HRC: Lack of clarity on prices in most markets amid varying sentiments

Romanian flat steel prices stable amid lack of recovery in trading

Mills’ CRC and HDG prices in Europe relatively stable, but bearishness persists

Formosa cuts HRC prices in Vietnam amid poor demand, import prices lack clarity


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