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Turkey’s steel plate market sees quiet demand for imports

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 18, 2026

Romanian flats spot prices stable, with steady demand, though discounts continue to shape the market

Global View on HRC: Firm sentiment persists, but demand still weak across regions

Ex-China HDG offers remain stable, sentiment in domestic market slightly improves

Stable EU HRC prices mask weak demand and limited import deals

Ex-India HDG prices stable backed by rising costs, deals remain stalled by low exportable volumes

Ex-China CRC prices move sideways, while domestic prices fluctuate within narrow range

GCC HRC market largely stable as cautious demand and limited activity persist

Ex-India HRC prices stable to higher, trade stalled by EU curbs and Middle East uncertainties

Nucor Consumer Spot Price continues up for 15th week on steady demand, low imports

Brazilian slabs export price stable for three weeks on high domestic demand

US flat steel prices continue advance on solid demand, mill outages, oil gains

Slab prices keep going up in SE Asia, while stable in Europe

Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge up amid support from raw material prices

North African HRC mills focus on local sales, exports sporadic, imports cautious

Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge up amid support from raw material prices

Vietnam’s import HRC prices strengthen despite sluggish trading

Beijing Shougang raises local HRC prices by RMB 100/mt ($14.6/mt) for May 2026

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 17, 2026

Ex-India HDG prices stable at higher levels, low export allocations and wide bid-offer gaps keep trade silent

Local Chinese stainless steel prices fluctuate slightly

EU HRC prices stable with limited upside amid ample stocks, subdued imports

Turkish buyers book import HRC, see slight rise in domestic prices

Ex-China HRC prices rise amid better sentiments, but buyers push for discounts

Ex-India HRC trade stalls despite cost-driven price support

Brazilian slabs export price stable week-on-week, though market remains in uptrend

Global View on HRC: Prices range from stable to up slightly depending on region

Local Chinese PPGI prices stable amid increasing capacity utilization rates

Romanian flats spot prices stable amid limited demand, focus on Liberty Galati restart efforts

EU HRC imports struggle amid trade measures, yet new deals signal market movement

Vietnam’s import HRC prices rise amid tighter supply

Turkish flats spot market sees correction as demand fails to support prices

Ex-China HDG offers move sideways, sentiment improves

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 16, 2026

EU HRC prices stable, wide disconnect between mills’ targets and workable levels

Ex-China CRC prices edge up amid firmer HRC futures, local offers lag behind

Ex-India HDG prices stable, trade stalled by wide bid-offer gap

Import HRC prices in Pakistan move sideways, buyers continue to push for further discounts

Ex-China stainless steel prices remain stable, but some rebound expected

Ex-China HRC prices rise slightly, trade shifts to alternative markets amid weak overall conditions

Ex-India HRC prices firm, trade stalled by weak demand, geopolitical headwinds

Nucor Consumer Spot Price up for 13th week on scrap, steady steel demand, low imports

US flat steel prices steady to up on solid demand, ongoing maintenance, war uncertainty

Liberty Galati seeks financial investor to restart production, Romania's flat spot prices remain stable

Global View on HRC: Prices stable in most regions as weak demand keeps trade subdued

Local Chinese PPGI prices remain stable, export prices up slightly

Baosteel raises local HRC prices by $14.6/mt for May 2026

Vietnam’s import HRC prices stable amid cautious demand

Sharp rise in Asian slab prices starts to be accepted as shortage to prevail for Q3


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