Steelmaking Flats and Slab Price Analyses
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25 Mar
Import HRC prices in Pakistan rise further despite muted buying
25 Mar
Ex-Japan HRC prices gain momentum in late March, export options fade
24 Mar
Ex-China HRC offers up from mills, traders’ offers stable with sizeable volumes sold to Turkey
24 Mar
Ex-India HRC prices firm, trade activity limited by local focus, Middle East disruptions
23 Mar
Nucor CSP up for tenth week, solid scrap, steady steel demand, minimal imports noted
23 Mar
Brazilian slabs export price up again, remaining at highest level in 21 months
23 Mar
Turkey’s HRC pricing remains rather positive despite still limited business activity
23 Mar
Vietnam’s import HRC prices up sharply, but buyers on sidelines so far
20 Mar
US flat steel prices mostly higher amid solid demand, Mideast war could stall low imports
20 Mar
Global View on HRC: Prices firm on rising costs and geopolitical risks, demand remains subdued
19 Mar
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 12, 2026
19 Mar
Ex-India HDG prices rise amid higher energy costs, trade stalled by volatile freight
19 Mar
Romanian flats prices stable as demand remains weak, uncertainty persists for Liberty
19 Mar
Ex-China CRC prices pause as domestic market picks up
19 Mar
Brazilian CRC import price offers remain steady for four weeks
18 Mar
EU HRC price outlook strengthens as import availability remains tight
18 Mar
Vietnam’s HRC imports stall as higher offers fail to trigger buying
18 Mar
Pakistan’s HRC import prices edge up, but buying interest fades ahead of Eid
17 Mar
Large Indian mills begin flat product base price hikes to offset energy and input cost push
17 Mar
Stable ex-China HRC prices reflect weak trade, mounting freight pressure
17 Mar
Ex-India HRC market firm amid rising costs, trade hit by Middle East risks
16 Mar
Nucor CSP up for nine weeks amid high scrap, steady finished steel demand, minimal imports
16 Mar
Turkey’s HRC prices rise further amid war-related expectations, demand still lags behind
16 Mar
Shortage of Asian slabs accelerates, while FOB prices up after active sales
13 Mar
US flat steel prices turn higher as Iran war highlights bullish steel market fundamentals
13 Mar
Import and local plate prices increase in Turkey over past month
13 Mar
HRC prices rise further in Turkey, importers interested in shorter lead times
13 Mar
Chinese domestic PPGI prices move up in line with futures market
13 Mar
Romanian flats spot prices increase under influence of EU mills and rising costs
13 Mar
Ex-India HDG prices stable, but deals stall amid weak Middle East demand, difficulties finalizing CIF-based contracts
12 Mar
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 11, 2026
12 Mar
European HRC prices edge higher, but weak demand and near-dead imports curb activity
12 Mar
Major Liaoning mills hike local steel prices by RMB 200/mt ($29/mt) for April 2026
11 Mar
GCC’s HRC market falls silent, no fresh offers amid logistics and freight uncertainty
11 Mar
Ex-China CRC prices move up amid higher local CRC and HRC futures prices
10 Mar
Ex-India HRC prices stable, but mills pause offers amid unclear freight and insurance costs
10 Mar
Higher HRC prices in some N. African markets, exporters await clearer picture
10 Mar
Russia’s HRC prices up $5-10/mt for Turkey and MENA amid higher ex-Asia prices, long-route risks
10 Mar
Baosteel raises local HRC prices by $29/mt for April 2026
09 Mar
Brazilian slabs export price continues higher following six-month uptrend
09 Mar
Nucor Consumer Spot Price up for eighth week on steady scrap, solid demand, low imports
09 Mar
Flats prices rise again in Turkey as import offers affected by surging freight rates
09 Mar
Vietnam’s Formosa raises its local HRC offers slightly, demand still soft
06 Mar
US flat steel prices mixed as March scrap fails to advance for first time in three months
06 Mar
European CRC and HDG prices rise further as import activity remains subdued
06 Mar
Asian slab prices surge as strong demand seen in some major outlets, supply tight
06 Mar
Large Indian mills hike flat product base price for March 2026 deliveries
06 Mar
Ex-China HDG offers move up amid stronger yuan
06 Mar
Romanian flats spot prices remain stable, discounts narrow amid rising EU prices
06 Mar
Chinese domestic PPGI prices remain stable, FOB-based prices move up
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