Steel Prices & Market Analyses

SteelOrbis’ team of researchers and analysts report on the latest steel price changes and trends on the Steel Prices and Market Analyses pages. Approximately 30 fresh steel prices and steel market analyses derived from actual steel market transactions are posted every day.

Scrap & Raw Materials
16 May	Ex-India pellet prices edge up amid improved indicators in China, buying still lacks depth
14 May	Import scrap prices in India show mixed trend as buyers not ready for increase
09 May	Ex-India pellet prices stable but trade activity muted with buyers from China still out of market
07 May	Import scrap prices in India still under pressure amid weak trade due to regional tensions
05 May	Ex-India pellet prices dip marginally in inactive market conditions due to Labour Day holiday
01 May	India’s NMDC Limited hikes prices of all grades of iron ore for May deliveries
30 Apr	Import scrap prices in India lose ground amid global cues, trade silent given low bids
25 Apr	Ex-India pellet prices edge up amid sellers’ improved mood, buyers still on the fence
23 Apr	Indian import scrap prices lose ground, but buyers quote low preferring local sourcing
18 Apr	Ex-India pellet prices rebound from six-month low, deals still elusive amid low bids

Tube and Pipe
07 Oct	Local Turkish hollow section prices rise slightly, but outlook gloomy
20 Nov	Poor prospects for Indian welded pipe market
23 Oct	Welded pipe prices move up in India
13 Oct	Indian ERW pipe offers to UK
25 Sep	Indian welded pipe producers slightly increase prices
07 Sep	Indian ERW pipe offers to UK
28 Aug	Indian producers raise their seamless pipe prices despite slack demand
18 Aug	Ex-India seamless pipe offers to UAE
13 Aug	Local Indian welded pipe prices stable in sluggish market
10 Aug	Indian ERW pipe offers to UK

Flats and Slab
15 May	Ex-Indian HDG prices stable, silent trade broken by sales to Middle East
13 May	Ex-India HRC prices stable, but trading silent amid aggressive competition, local focus
12 May	Local Indian CRC prices increase further, but re-rollers’ inventories rise gradually
12 May	Local Indian HRC trade prices rise further amid tighter supplies, easing of geopolitical tensions
09 May	Large Indian mills commence flat product base price hikes for May
08 May	Ex-India HDG prices stable even as silent trade activity persists
06 May	Ex-India HRC offers firm for Middle East despite weak interest, EU market largely stable
05 May	Local Indian HRC trade prices edge up amid expectations of higher base prices and fewer imports
05 May	Local Indian CRC prices rise amid base price hike expectations, restocking by auto sector
02 May	Global View on HRC: Trade slows across key regions amid weak demand, holidays

Longs and Billet
16 May	Global View on Billet: Prices finally move up everywhere amid rebound in China, higher scrap prices
14 May	Ex-India billet prices increase with some speculative deals rumored
13 May	Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 20, 2025
13 May	Local Indian rebar prices fall further amid absence of large buyers
09 May	Global View on Billet: China’s bearish moods impact billet sentiments despite rebound in scrap
08 May	Ex-India billet trade on pause amid buyers’ low bids, stable local market
06 May	Local Indian rebar market enters downtrend amid mills’ price cuts, regional geopolitical tensions
06 May	Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 19, 2025
02 May	Global View on Billet: Prices largely stable, but buyers currently do not believe in rebound
30 Apr	Ex-India billet trading still limited amid mounting bearish mood