Steelmaking Analyses

SteelOrbis provides the latest flats and slab prices and price trends via the flats and slab price reports and market analyses listed below. These flats and slab price reports are derived from actual flats and slab market transactions and they can also be viewed on a weekly basis by using the archive drop-down tool below.

28 Sep

Turkey’s flats spot prices decline as market outlook still depressed

28 Sep

HRC bids fall below €600/mt ex-works in EU, but rejected by sellers so far

27 Sep

Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly move down

27 Sep

HRC buyers in UAE still need to restock, import offers relatively stable

27 Sep

Ex-China CRC prices move down amid HRC futures drop

26 Sep

Coated and CRC prices fall in Turkey, despite relatively stable HRC

26 Sep

Ex-China HRC prices weaken after sharp drops in futures prices before long holiday

26 Sep

Ex-China stainless steel prices move down

26 Sep

Ex-India HRC prices remain stable in line with ongoing silent trade

25 Sep

Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable despite weaker local market

25 Sep

Local Indian CRC prices surge amid base price hikes by mills, tight supplies from re-rollers

25 Sep

A few Indian mills take early lead in raising flat product base prices, more hikes expected

22 Sep

Japanese HRC exporters cut prices slightly amid tighter competition in September

22 Sep

Chinese domestic PPGI prices move sideways

21 Sep

Domestic and import plate prices stable in Turkey amid moderate demand

21 Sep

ASEAN slab mills seek export sales globally, bids below expectations

21 Sep

Mood still poor in EU domestic and import HRC markets as buyers still delay restocking

21 Sep

Ex-China HDG offer prices mostly stable, some sellers attempt slight hikes

21 Sep

Chinese HRC suppliers most active in Pakistan, prices move up in new deals but further rise doubtful

21 Sep

Local Chinese stainless steel prices fluctuate slightly

20 Sep

GCC buyers still show interest in ex-China HRC, offers remain stable

20 Sep

Ex-China CRC prices remain stable

19 Sep

Ex-Asia HRC booked in India at prices competitive with local quotes

19 Sep

Ex-China HRC prices from mills mainly stable, but tradable level rises in new deals globally

19 Sep

Ex-India HRC prices stable at high levels, uncertainty over future trend and strong local demand keep sellers away

19 Sep

Ex-China stainless steel prices move sideways

18 Sep

Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable

18 Sep

Local Indian CRC price edge up amid re-rollers’ falling inventories

18 Sep

Local Indian HRC trade prices stable, but further hike by mills expected

15 Sep

Free Global View on HRC: Lack of clarity on prices in most markets amid varying sentiments

15 Sep

Romanian flat steel prices stable amid lack of recovery in trading

15 Sep

Mills’ CRC and HDG prices in Europe relatively stable, but bearishness persists

15 Sep

Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge up slightly

14 Sep

Turkish flat steel spot prices remain firm despite limited demand

14 Sep

Local Chinese stainless steel prices move down

13 Sep

Emirati buyers keep booking lots from Chinese HRC despite poor local demand

13 Sep

Ex-China CRC prices stable amid lack of demand, fall in futures prices

13 Sep

Pakistani mills hike CRC and HDG prices amid weaker currency

12 Sep

Turkey restocks with Chinese and Japanese HRC, no dramatic import price changes

12 Sep

Mills’ ex-China HRC prices fail to boost trade, traders’ prices mainly stable in occasional deals

12 Sep

Ex-India HRC offer stable but trade low, sellers to hike offers amid robust local demand

12 Sep

Ex-China stainless steel prices edge down

12 Sep

Baosteel raises local HRC prices by RMB 50/mt for October

11 Sep

Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable

11 Sep

Local Indian HRC trade prices accelerate amid strong demand increase

11 Sep

Local Indian CRC prices rise further amid longer delivery timelines, outlook for fresh bookings cloudy

08 Sep

Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge down

08 Sep

Russia raises local flats prices further, still refrains from active exports

08 Sep

Indian CRC and HDG sellers correct prices down slightly amid sluggish trading

07 Sep

HRC trade activity still slow in Europe, mills’ attempts to hike prices fail so far

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