Flats and Slab Analyses
On the Flats and Slab Analyses page, you may find flats and slab price reports and analyses based on data collected by SteelOrbis analysts from daily and real-time market transactions in local and global flats and slab markets.
15 Sep
EU HRC imports active for certain origins, local market remains stable
15 Sep
Ex-China HRC prices corrected down amid local slowdown, further drop doubtful
15 Sep
Ex-China stainless steel prices drop after long period of stability
15 Sep
Ex-India HRC prices still elevated, but Europe the only viable export market
14 Sep
Brazilian slab export reference price holds steady week over week
14 Sep
Nucor consumer spot price (CSP) posts $10/nt gain amid tight supply, lengthy lead times
14 Sep
Egypt hikes local HRC prices by almost $35/mt, still inactive in exports
14 Sep
Turkey's local and export HRC prices rise further amid higher scrap prices, positive mood
14 Sep
Ex-China plate offers stable despite some worsening of local market
14 Sep
Local Indian HRC prices rise further amid strong bookings, distributors' low stocks, second base price hikes discussed
14 Sep
Local Indian CRC prices continue to rise sharply amid large-volume restocking, tighter supply
11 Sep
US flat steel prices show another gain amid growing supply-related concerns
11 Sep
Global View on HRC: Demand positive in India and Europe, but China sees correction
11 Sep
EU slowly digests new local flats price levels, import activity remains sporadic
11 Sep
Romanian flats market loses recent momentum as buying activity slows again
11 Sep
Local North African HRC demand supportive amid tepid exports, Russia resumes offers
11 Sep
Chinese PPGI prices remain stable despite weaker HRC futures
11 Sep
Baosteel raises local HRC prices by $30/mt for October 2026
10 Sep
Turkish HRS and CRS spot prices rise further amid firmer upstream market
10 Sep
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 37, 2026
10 Sep
Ex-China HDG prices soften slightly amid underperforming local demand
10 Sep
Ex-India HDG prices increased in line with local market dynamics
09 Sep
GCC HRC market faces tougher, costlier import conditions as regional tensions persist
09 Sep
Ex-Asia slab sales more active, resulting in less allocation
09 Sep
Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly move down
09 Sep
Ex-China CRC prices corrected down, but uptrend likely to resume
09 Sep
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 37, 2026
08 Sep
Nucor consumer spot price (CSP) continues $5/nt higher amid tight supply, longer lead times
08 Sep
Ex-China HRC prices stable after previous gains, local prices edge down
08 Sep
Indian mills hike HRC export prices amid robust local sales, exports limited to EU market
08 Sep
Ex-China stainless steel prices stable as inventories offer support
08 Sep
Vietnam's Formosa issues new higher HRC prices, but only for Nov and Dec shipment
08 Sep
Turkey's CR and coated prices increase amid higher HRC and scrap prices
08 Sep
Large Indian mills hike flat product base prices for September by up to $21/mt
07 Sep
Brazilian slab export reference price declines slightly, exiting long term range
07 Sep
Local Turkish HRC prices climb further amid firmer scrap, limited availability for Oct
07 Sep
Ex-China plate offers stable, influenced by local trend and buyers' resistance
07 Sep
Ex-Japan HRC suppliers focus on Asia with limited opportunities elsewhere
07 Sep
Local Indian CRC prices surge by over $30/mt amid large-scale restocking
07 Sep
Local India HRC trade prices continue to rise strongly amid robust industrial demand, tight supply
04 Sep
US flat steel prices rise amid tight supply, uncertainty over imports clouds outlook
04 Sep
Global View on HRC: Return of Europe and lower Asian supply to drive prices up further
04 Sep
Preliminary price announcements in EU confirm more bullish stance for CRC than for HDG
04 Sep
China's domestic PPGI prices rise amid gains in HRC futures
03 Sep
EU HRC price uptrend gains clarity as mills return with firmer targets, import offers also refreshed
03 Sep
Import HRC prices in Pakistan rise a little further in rare deals, uptrend may stall
03 Sep
Ex-China HDG offers up $20/mt, may soften soon amid more pessimistic mood locally
03 Sep
Vietnam's Hoa Phat announces limited local HRC price hike to grab share from imports
03 Sep
Turkish HRS and CRS spot prices move up, but weak demand limits market acceptance
03 Sep
Ex-India HDG prices stable but trade muted by aggressive competition and sufficient local demand
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