Flats Flats and Slab Price Analyses

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US flat steel pricing continues advance though spot values could be at or near peak

Global View on HRC: Market evaluates EU CSQ impacts, some suppliers rethink strategies

China’s PPGI prices soften as heavy rainfall weighs on demand

Algeria to focus on local and regional HRC trade, likely to increase slab exports in mid-term

Cautious mood in Romanian flats market after EU quota clarification, discounts disappear

New import HRC deals in Vietnam done at lower levels after local prices announced

Ex-China HDG prices soften further by slight margins, trend likely to continue

Ex-India HDG prices stable, low bids stall trades barring stray sale of higher grade

Turkish flats spot market shows softer tone despite broadly stable workable prices

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 27, 2026

Russian HRC mills enjoy lively demand in local and CIS markets, not yet planning to return to regular exports

Shagang Group keeps local HRC price stable for July 2026

Local Turkish HRC prices fall amid scarcer demand, bearish mood increases after CSQ announcement

Ex-China CRC prices soften slightly because of high allocation from north

GCC’s import HRC market sees lower workable levels amid mixed offer indications

Vietnam’s Hoa Phat cuts local HRC by $34/mt amid lower import prices, slack demand

Shagang Group keeps local steel plate price stable for July 2026

Ex-China HRC prices fall further as both big and small mills try to accelerate sales

Pressure mounts on ex-India HRC prices and traders become more aggressive, EU quota down 34%

Nucor CSP stable for first time in 6 months amid strong underlying demand into 2027

Brazilian slab export prices continue gradual decline, down 4.1 percent in seven weeks

Turkish HRC market still under pressure from low demand, weak scrap prices

Ex-China plate offers stable, rising inventories maintain pressure on prices

Local Indian CRC prices to remain rangebound as low buying by industrials to persist

Local Indian HRC trade prices stable amid weak demand, small July hike attempts rumored

US flat steel prices advance even as global energy continues down amid shaky Iran deal

HRC trade at standstill in EU as country-specific quota announcement awaited

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

Romanian flats prices stable, weak demand leaves room for discounts

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

Turkish official coated and CR prices relatively stable, discounts for some products

Egyptian and Algerian HRC mills still focus on local sales amid low export demand and prices

Ex-India HDG prices stable, trade falls silent as buyers defer deals expecting corrections

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 26, 2026

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

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

GCC’s import HRC market gains momentum as lower prices attract buyers

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

Ex-India HRC prices still under pressure, demand sporadic even after decline

Nucor CSP for HRC moves up on on solid domestic demand, low imports, energy pricing

Turkey’s HRC prices fall further as import scrap still slides, EU flats demand muted

Local Indian HRC trade prices show marginal changes amid weak monsoon season demand, oversupply

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

Local Indian CRC prices stable amid slack trading, rather weak outlook for July

US flat steel prices continue up approaching 2021 COVID-era price levels

EU HRC prices stable but on verge of rising, import trade extremely quiet

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

Ex-North Africa HRC export trade quiet as bids soften


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