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Ex-India HRC prices stable but mills pause offers amid Gulf shipping uncertainty

Nucor Consumer Spot Price up for seventh week on solid scrap, improved finished steel demand

Local Indian HRC trade prices show mixed trend as buyers cautious with prices nearing two-year high

Shagang Group keeps local HRC and plate prices stable for March 2026

US flat steel prices at two-year highs on low imports, high scrap, domestic demand

Global View on HRC: Firm export prices clash with muted end-user demand

Chinese domestic PPGI prices remain stable, holiday lull persists

Romanian flats spot prices stable as rising European trend revives buyer interest

Vietnam’s HRC imports stay quiet post-Tet, prices stable to slightly lower amid thin trading

Import HRC prices in Pakistan edge up slightly, buyer sentiment remains weak

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 9, 2026

Ex-China HDG offers move sideways in line with stable domestic prices

Ex-Japan HRC prices stable to slightly higher in February, global trade remains slow

Turkish flats spot prices firm amid support from HRC and scrap prices, despite low demand

Indian HDG exporters hike prices amid rising input costs, limited flat product availability

GCC’s HRC buying remains selective as buyers push back against higher prices

Chinese CRC exporters back from holidays, offers remain stable

Firm ex-India HRC prices contrast with sluggish demand across major outlets

Reference export price for Brazilian slabs maintains stability

Nucor Consumer Spot Price continues up for sixth week amid steady local demand, scrap

US flat steel pricing continues climb, lower March scrap could be balanced by low steel imports

Global View on HRC: EU and Turkish mills remain bullish, Asian holidays weigh on trade

Romanian flats spot prices rise amid ArcelorMittal’s hike and higher imports, demand still weak

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 8, 2026

Ex-India HDG prices stable at higher levels but trade remains slow

Brazilian HDG export prices remain stable for eight weeks

Brazilian HRC export price remains stable over four weeks

GCC’s HRC import demand weakens as China’s holiday limits offers and Ramadan slows regional activity

ArcelorMittal-led HRC price push emerges in EU, buyers question real demand strength

Indian HRC exporters keep prices firm, mills show rising interest in higher-margin products

Nucor Consumer Spot Price continues to post increases with rising spot, scrap trade

US flat steel pricing continues up on higher scrap, new import indications slashed

Chinese domestic PPGI prices move sideways under pressure from weak demand

Vietnam’s HRC import activity stalls amid holiday slowdown, cautious mood

Turkish flats spot market stable but weak demand raises sustainability concerns

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 7, 2026

Ex-China HDG offers move sideways in line with slow trade

Ex-India HDG prices rise amid stronger local flats market, but limited export allocations cap deals

GCC HRC buying slows amid increased caution due to mixed import price trends

CRC import price offers increase slightly in Brazil

North African HRC prices stable locally, exports sporadic and imports quiet

India HRC export prices shows upward bias despite mills’ limited activity

Ex-China HRC prices soften as holiday season approaches

Nucor CSP continues up amid higher February scrap settles, scant supply

Reference export price for Brazilian slabs hits one-year high

Local Turkish HRC prices keep trending up though demand still not supportive

Russia attempts to hike local HRC prices, gap with export offers close to $200/mt

US flat steel prices steady to up; cold weather, slim imports and scrap support

Global View on HRC: Selective supply tightness supports prices despite soft demand

Romanian flats spot prices stable with discounts possible, Liberty Galati enters decisive period


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