India 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.

24 Nov

Free Global View on HRC: Uptrend and optimistic outlook continues despite restrained trade

23 Nov

Ex-India HDG prices mainly stable, more sales reported in EU

21 Nov

Indian mills keep HRC export prices at high levels, main focus still on Europe

20 Nov

Local Indian HRC trade prices rise, scarce trade causes short-term uncertainty

20 Nov

Local Indian CRC prices stable amid slow trade, but outlook still positive

17 Nov

Free Global View on HRC: Optimism on prices still gaining momentum in most regions, more trade reported in EU

16 Nov

Ex-India HDG prices stable, low-volume deals at lower prices emerge in Europe

14 Nov

Indian mills resume HRC exports with new bookings in Europe

13 Nov

Local Indian CRC prices slip during holiday lull but outlook still positive

13 Nov

Local Indian HRC trade price moves up amid scarce trade activity

10 Nov

Free Global View on HRC: Most global sellers optimistic on prices, but trade remains slow

09 Nov

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

07 Nov

Ex-India HRC trade activity remains in limbo

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

02 Nov

Ex-India HDG prices adjusted with eye on January bookings

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

27 Oct

India imports discounted HRC from China

26 Oct

Ex-India HDG prices stable, but trade stalled by bid-offer disparities

24 Oct

Indian HRC mills still stay away from exports, remaining focused on local sales

23 Oct

Correction deepens in local Indian HRC market, mills still to go ahead with base price hikes

23 Oct

Local Indian CRC prices inch lower, but trend expected to be reversed soon

20 Oct

Free Global View on HRC: Market evaluations still lack clarity, but mood more positive in some regions such as Europe

19 Oct

Ex-India HDG prices stable, mills hold back offers amid low export allocations

17 Oct

Indian mills halt HRC export offers amid continuing domestic focus

16 Oct

Signs of correction in local Indian HRC market, but hike by mills still expected

16 Oct

Local Indian CRC prices dip amid improved supplies, mood still positive

12 Oct

Ex-India HDG hike offers amid green-shoots of optimism

10 Oct

Large Indian steel mills plan base price hikes due to surging import coking coal prices

10 Oct

Ex-India HRC prices stable as good mood persists locally, mills test long-term supply deals

09 Oct

Local Indian CRC prices stable, on par with mills’ base prices as restocking pauses

09 Oct

Local Indian HRC trade prices record slow gains

05 Oct

Indian integrated mills finish hikes of local flat product base prices for October

03 Oct

Indian HRC exporters keep refraining from sales, prices stable

02 Oct

Local Indian HRC trade prices continue to consolidate at higher levels

02 Oct

Surge in local Indian CRC prices continues unabated

29 Sep

Free Global View on HRC: Most suppliers pessimistic on prices, China exits market for holiday on uncertain note

28 Sep

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

26 Sep

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

25 Sep

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

25 Sep

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

25 Sep

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

21 Sep

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

19 Sep

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

19 Sep

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

18 Sep

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

18 Sep

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

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