Southeast Asia Flats and Slab Price Analyses
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Global View on HRC: Prices firm across regions but market activity still constrained
Chinese domestic PPGI prices stable, export offers increase
Ex-China HDG offers edge up slightly on rising freight costs
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 13, 2026
Ex-China CRC prices rise slightly despite lack of domestic recovery
Ex-Japan HRC prices gain momentum in late March, export options fade
Ex-China HRC offers up from mills, traders’ offers stable with sizeable volumes sold to Turkey
Ex-Asia FOB slab prices to stay firm after recent surge amid very limited allocation
Vietnam’s import HRC prices up sharply, but buyers on sidelines so far
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 12, 2026
Ex-China CRC prices pause as domestic market picks up
Vietnam’s HRC imports stall as higher offers fail to trigger buying
Stable ex-China HRC prices reflect weak trade, mounting freight pressure
Shortage of Asian slabs accelerates, while FOB prices up after active sales
Global View on HRC: Freight uncertainty and Middle East war curb trading despite firmer prices
Chinese domestic PPGI prices move up in line with futures market
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 11, 2026
Major Liaoning mills hike local steel prices by RMB 200/mt ($29/mt) for April 2026
Ex-China CRC prices move up amid higher local CRC and HRC futures prices
Baosteel raises local HRC prices by $29/mt for April 2026
Vietnam’s Formosa raises its local HRC offers slightly, demand still soft
Global View on HRC: Prices stable but trade uneven as logistics and war risks disrupt markets
Asian slab prices surge as strong demand seen in some major outlets, supply tight
Ex-China HDG offers move up amid stronger yuan
Chinese domestic PPGI prices remain stable, FOB-based prices move up
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 10, 2026
Ex-China CRC prices move up amid higher local prices, stronger yuan
Vietnam’s Hoa Phat keeps local HRC prices stable amid weak demand, stable import offers
Shagang Group keeps local HRC and plate prices stable for March 2026
Chinese domestic PPGI prices remain stable, holiday lull persists
Vietnam’s HRC imports stay quiet post-Tet, prices stable to slightly lower amid thin trading
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 9, 2026
Ex-China HDG offers move sideways in line with stable domestic prices
Chinese CRC exporters back from holidays, offers remain stable
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 8, 2026
Chinese domestic PPGI prices move sideways under pressure from weak demand
Global View on HRC: Limited trading and mixed signals shape global coil markets
Vietnam’s HRC import activity stalls amid holiday slowdown, cautious mood
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 7, 2026
Ex-China HDG offers move sideways in line with slow trade
Ex-China HRC prices soften as holiday season approaches
Chinese domestic PPGI market enters pre-holiday lull
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 6, 2026
Ex-Asia slab prices from stable to higher as no cheap options available globally
Ex-China HDG offers remain stable, weaker HRC futures weigh on HDG market sentiment
Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly decrease slightly, nickel prices post strong drop
Vietnam’s Formosa joins Hoa Phat in raising local HRC prices
Ex-China HRC export prices stable, low local demand and weaker futures weigh on mood
Shagang Group keeps local steel plate price stable for February 2026
Vietnam’s Hoa Phat new HRC prices edge up amid higher import costs
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