Home > Steel Prices > Steel Price Analyses > Flats and Slab > Steelmaking

Steelmaking Flats and Slab Price Analyses

You may find latest developments on Steelmaking and all the news about Steelmaking on SteelOrbis. Follow the latest analysis, prices, news and developments regarding both global and Turkish markets about Steelmaking.

 
Start Date
End Date



Japanese HRC exporters see big price fall in June, cut allocation as pressure continues in July

Ex-China CRC prices edge down slightly, but stabilization expected

Brazilian slab export prices stable amid competition between domestic and export demand

Turkey again cuts local and export HRC prices amid thin demand, lower scrap prices

Ex-India HRC prices down $5/mt amid strong competition and local oversupply

Import HRC prices in Pakistan hit temporary bottom

Nucor CSP for HRC remains stable following last week’s first steady report in six months

Ex-China plate offers stable, weak end-user demand weighs on local prices

Local Indian CRC buyers continue cautious restocking at stable prices

Local Indian HRC prices stable amid start of AD probe against China, Japan

US flat steel pricing continues advance though spot values could be at or near peak

Global View on HRC: Market evaluates EU CSQ impacts, some suppliers rethink strategies

Algeria to focus on local and regional HRC trade, likely to increase slab exports in mid-term

New import HRC deals in Vietnam done at lower levels after local prices announced

Ex-China HDG prices soften further by slight margins, trend likely to continue

Ex-India HDG prices stable, low bids stall trades barring stray sale of higher grade

Turkish flats spot market shows softer tone despite broadly stable workable prices

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 27, 2026

Shagang Group keeps local HRC price stable for July 2026

Ex-China CRC prices soften slightly because of high allocation from north

GCC’s import HRC market sees lower workable levels amid mixed offer indications

Vietnam’s Hoa Phat cuts local HRC by $34/mt amid lower import prices, slack demand

Shagang Group keeps local steel plate price stable for July 2026

Ex-China HRC prices fall further as both big and small mills try to accelerate sales

Pressure mounts on ex-India HRC prices and traders become more aggressive, EU quota down 34%

Ex-China stainless steel prices move sideways, outlook still negative

Nucor CSP stable for first time in 6 months amid strong underlying demand into 2027

Brazilian slab export prices continue gradual decline, down 4.1 percent in seven weeks

Asian slab prices retreat further amid lower bids, uncertainties in EU

Ex-China plate offers stable, rising inventories maintain pressure on prices

Local Indian CRC prices to remain rangebound as low buying by industrials to persist

Local Indian HRC trade prices stable amid weak demand, small July hike attempts rumored

US flat steel prices advance even as global energy continues down amid shaky Iran deal

HRC trade at standstill in EU as country-specific quota announcement awaited

Global View on HRC: Market under strong pressure from ongoing oversupply, future uncertainty

Chinese local and export PPGI prices edge down amid weaker demand

High ex-China HDG offer prices from big mills, smaller sellers become aggressive

Small-volume ex-China HRC deals done in Vietnam, only after discounts

Turkish official coated and CR prices relatively stable, discounts for some products

Egyptian and Algerian HRC mills still focus on local sales amid low export demand and prices

Turkish flats spot prices stable but weaker undertone prevails

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 26, 2026

Import HRC prices in Vietnam down again, limited activity only locally with discounts

Ex-China CRC prices still stable, but inventories on rise

GCC’s import HRC market gains momentum as lower prices attract buyers

Ex-China stainless steel prices stable, mood still weak as nickel prices soften

Brazilian slab export prices fall for third straight week, domestic demand continues to support slab producers

Nucor CSP for HRC moves up on on solid domestic demand, low imports, energy pricing

Turkey’s HRC prices fall further as import scrap still slides, EU flats demand muted

Local Indian CRC prices stable amid slack trading, rather weak outlook for July


Disclaimer: Although the data in this publication have been taken from reliable sources, their integrity, accuracy and stability/constancy cannot be guaranteed. The data in this publication are not comprised of data gathered from transactions carried within the SteelOrbis system. Reports shall in no way be taken as a proposal for selling and buying. SteelOrbis assumes no responsibility from losses caused by using these data in commercial transactions. Please contact the Customer Relations Department for further questions.