Steel Prices & Market Analyses

On the Steel Prices and Market Analyses pages, you may find steel product price reports and analyses based on data collected by SteelOrbis analysts from daily and real-time market transactions in local and global steel markets.

Scrap & Raw Materials
01 Apr	Import scrap prices in India rise further, trade still stalled by rupee’s ongoing depreciation, logistical risks
27 Mar	Ex-India pellet prices edge lower as Chinese buyers retreat, sellers hold back offers
25 Mar	Import scrap prices in India rise amid volatile freight rates, buyers resist due to weak rupee
20 Mar	Ex-India pellet prices inch up driven by higher freight costs, sellers on sidelines with focus on local sales
18 Mar	Mixed import scrap price trend in India amid lower demand due to gas supply shortage
13 Mar	Ex-India pellet prices rise as buyers’ interest increases, sellers impeded by higher freight
11 Mar	Import scrap prices in India rise amid supply disruptions, unclear shipping surcharges prevent any deals
06 Mar	Ex-India pellet prices inch up, buyers remain price-sensitive and sellers focused on better local sales
04 Mar	Import scrap prices in India rise amid tighter supplies, logistical uncertainties and rising war risk premiums
27 Feb	Ex-India pellet prices up slightly, sellers optimistic of improved buying as trade gains pace in China

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
31 Mar	Ex-India HRC prices stable, mills favour local sales as overseas demand still weak
30 Mar	Local Indian HRC trade prices firm amid mills’ sharp hikes, volumes subdued
30 Mar	Local Indian CRC prices surge amid mills’ hikes, output cut due to gas shortages
26 Mar	Ex-India HDG prices hiked again amid rising costs, natural gas supply disruptions
25 Mar	Large Indian mills raise flats base prices for third time in March amid cost pressure
24 Mar	Ex-India HRC prices firm, trade activity limited by local focus, Middle East disruptions
23 Mar	Local Indian CRC prices surge on base price hikes by mills, rapid restocking by industrial users and traders
23 Mar	Local Indian HRC prices rise further amid restocking, anticipated supply tightening
19 Mar	Ex-India HDG prices rise amid higher energy costs, trade stalled by volatile freight
17 Mar	Large Indian mills begin flat product base price hikes to offset energy and input cost push

Longs and Billet
01 Apr	Ex-India billet prices rise amid tight local supplies and higher costs, but buyers resist
31 Mar	Local Indian rebar prices surge amid near panic restocking due to input supply disruptions
31 Mar	Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 14, 2026
25 Mar	Ex-India billet prices edge up again amid rising costs, but outlook still not good
24 Mar	Local Indian rebar prices show mixed trend due to weak demand, mounting pressure from energy crisis
24 Mar	Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 13, 2026
19 Mar	Ex-India billet prices increase amid rising costs, volatile freight keeps trade muted
17 Mar	Local Indian rebar prices show mixed trend amid volatile conditions, rising energy costs, moderating demand
17 Mar	Local wire rod quotations in Indian market - week 12, 2026
13 Mar	Global View on Billet: Uptrend everywhere amid cost pressure, higher freight, low supply