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.

 
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Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 14, 2026

Vietnamese HDG export activity gains momentum amid strong Brazilian demand

GCC HRC market under pressure as trade route disruptions persist, limited offers reappear

Local Chinese stainless steel prices stable or up slightly on higher nickel costs

Ex-China CRC prices move sideways, slowing NEV growth weakens CRC demand outlook

Vietnam’s Hoa Phat hikes local HRC prices by over $30/mt amid higher import offers

Ex-China HRC prices largely stable, but softer futures and absent Gulf buyers exert pressure on exporters

Ex-India HRC prices stable, mills favour local sales as overseas demand still weak

Ex-China stainless steel prices stable, ex-Indonesia prices up amid positive mood

Nucor Consumer Spot Price up for 11th week on scrap, steady demand, imports

Brazilian slab export price now at highest level in 22 months

HRC prices firm in Turkey amid solid scrap prices, moderate demand, limited competition

Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable despite modest domestic price increases

Local Indian HRC trade prices firm amid mills’ sharp hikes, volumes subdued

Local Indian CRC prices surge amid mills’ hikes, output cut due to gas shortages

US flat steel prices up amid steady demand, solid scrap, tighter supply

Ex-Asia plate prices continue to surge in Turkey

Global View on HRC: Prices firm across regions but market activity still constrained

Romanian flats prices stable, but discounts continue as demand still under pressure

EU CRC and HDG prices rise further amid tight supply, weak import activity

Turkey’s HRC prices remain firm, trading activity moderate

Chinese domestic PPGI prices stable, export offers increase

Ex-China HDG offers edge up slightly on rising freight costs

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 13, 2026

EU HRC prices rise further as imports remain muted

Turkish flats spot prices stable as weak demand and rising stocks weigh on market

Ex-India HDG prices hiked again amid rising costs, natural gas supply disruptions

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 13, 2026

GCC HRC market remains under pressure amid disruptions, alternative routes begin to emergec

Large Indian mills raise flats base prices for third time in March amid cost pressure

Ex-China CRC prices rise slightly despite lack of domestic recovery

Import HRC prices in Pakistan rise further despite muted buying

Ex-Japan HRC prices gain momentum in late March, export options fade

Brazilian HRC export price increases versus reports two weeks earlier

Ex-China HRC offers up from mills, traders’ offers stable with sizeable volumes sold to Turkey

Ex-India HRC prices firm, trade activity limited by local focus, Middle East disruptions

Ex-China stainless steel prices still stable, cautiously bullish mood prevails

Nucor CSP up for tenth week, solid scrap, steady steel demand, minimal imports noted

Brazilian slabs export price up again, remaining at highest level in 21 months

Turkey’s HRC pricing remains rather positive despite still limited business activity

Ex-Asia FOB slab prices to stay firm after recent surge amid very limited allocation

Vietnam’s import HRC prices up sharply, but buyers on sidelines so far

Local Indian CRC prices surge on base price hikes by mills, rapid restocking by industrial users and traders

Local Indian HRC prices rise further amid restocking, anticipated supply tightening

US flat steel prices mostly higher amid solid demand, Mideast war could stall low imports

Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge up with support from HRC futures

Global View on HRC: Prices firm on rising costs and geopolitical risks, demand remains subdued

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 12, 2026

Ex-India HDG prices rise amid higher energy costs, trade stalled by volatile freight

Ex-China HDG prices unmoved amid Middle East tensions


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