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Russian HRC mills continue targeting sales to MENA region while local trade remains subdued

Turkish flat steel spot prices hold steady, but demand softens as year-end approaches

Ex-China HDG offers unmoved amid rather firm local market, but pressure to increase

Ex-China CRC remains stable as small HRC futures rises insufficient to give support

GCC buyers favor ex-Indian HRC amid caution towards Chinese material due to export licenses

Ex-China HRC prices kept range-bound by limited trade

Ex-India HRC prices adjusted slightly in Middle East, other regions stable

Large Indian steel mills resort to late December base price hikes

Reference price for Brazilian slab exports stable in four weeks

Nucor CSP hits $950/nt on improving domestic demand, higher January scrap

Flats prices mostly stable in Turkey, discounts applicable in local markets

Local Indian HRC prices up slightly on mills’ base price hikes, but moderate bookings seen at discounts

Local Indian CRC prices see limited reaction to mills’ base price hikes amid weak demand

Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable amid weak demand, cold weather

US flat steel prices up ahead of US Christmas holiday, January scrap supports

Chinese domestic PPGI prices stable, supported by higher HRC futures prices

Global View on HRC: China drives import price gains globally, buying interest still weak

Romanian flats spot prices stable while CBAM-driven upside tests meet limited demand

Ex-India HDG prices stable but trade kept alive by discounts in Middle East

Ex-China HDG offers move sideways, local prices posts slight declines

Vietnam’s HRC import prices up slightly amid firmer Chinese offers

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 51, 2025

EU HRC prices show limited movement despite ArcelorMittal’s push

UAE HRC import interest continues at discounted levels despite upticks in Chinese offers

Ex-China CRC prices move sideways despite uptrend in futures market

CRC import price offers show small increase in Brazil

Chinese HRC prices on the rise in Turkey as non-VAT offers vanish again

Ex-China HRC market conditions uneven due to export licensing

Ex-India HRC prices show limited movement, offers align with last week’s deal prices

Nucor CSP up on domestic demand, sharply higher January scrap

Reference price for Brazilian slab exports stable in three weeks

Local Indian HRC trade prices show mixed trend amid cautious buying, neutral outlook

Ex-China steel plate prices move sideways, ample supply and seasonal demand weakness weigh on domestic prices

Local Indian CRC prices show mixed trend amid oversupply

US flat steel prices continue up on local demand; stronger December and January scrap supportive

Russia starts February shipment HRC export offers, softens local flats prices

Plate prices stabilize in Turkey, moderate demand seen for Asian material

Romanian flats spot prices stable, but sizeable discounts reflect liquidity and demand challenges

Chinese domestic PPGI prices soften, demand weak due to offseason

Global View on HRC: Downturn deepens globally led by falling Asian prices

European CRC and HDG prices stable with slight upside, imports stall before CBAM

Brazilian HRC prices remain stable, local mills ready for increase in January

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 50, 2025

Formosa cuts local HRC offers amid mounting market pessimism in Vietnam

Ex-India HDG offers stable, trading halts amid rising competition and lower bids

Ex-China HDG offers soften amid local and futures price declines

Brazil’s HDG export prices slip to $840/mt

UAE’s HRC imports slow as buyers still cautious, suppliers cut offers further

Ex-China CRC prices move down amid lower futures prices

Pakistan’s import HRC market sees mild downward correction


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