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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US flat steel prices steady to up; cold weather, slim imports and scrap support

Global View on HRC: Selective supply tightness supports prices despite soft demand

Romanian flats spot prices stable with discounts possible, Liberty Galati enters decisive period

Coated and CR demand quiet in Turkey, pressure on exports increases

Chinese domestic PPGI market enters pre-holiday lull

European CRC and HDG prices edge higher amid tight supply despite weak demand

Lively HRC sales to Europe raise Turkish export prices, local hike attempts remain indicative amid quiet demand

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 6, 2026

Ex-Asia slab prices from stable to higher as no cheap options available globally

Turkish flat steel spot prices edge up amid support from scrap and HRC segments

Local EU HRC market mostly stable, ex-Turkey import volumes attract attention

Indian HDG exports remain at standstill amid low bids, lower galvanizing by mills

Ex-China HDG offers remain stable, weaker HRC futures weigh on HDG market sentiment

Large Indian mills hike HRC and CRC prices amid steady demand, tighter supplies

Brazilian HRC export price stable in two weeks

GCC’s HRC import demand picks up, but buyers push back against higher offers

Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly decrease slightly, nickel prices post strong drop

Ex-China CRC prices move sideways amid upcoming holiday

Vietnam’s Formosa joins Hoa Phat in raising local HRC prices

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 6, 2026

Uptrend in ex-China stainless steel reverses due to retreat of nickel prices

Ex-China HRC export prices stable, low local demand and weaker futures weigh on mood

Ex-India HRC prices up slightly, but export activity limited by strong local sales, tight supply

Shagang Group keeps local steel plate price stable for February  2026

The reference export price for Brazilian slabs has increased once more

Local Indian HRC prices rise further amid positive budget mood, tighter supply

Nucor CSP Spot Price moves up yet again with scant supply, steady demand, supported scrap

Local Indian CRC prices back on firm uptrend amid tighter supply, expected restocking by key users

Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable, while domestic prices decline

Vietnam’s Hoa Phat new HRC prices edge up amid higher import costs

Shagang Group keeps local HRC prices stable for February 2026

US flat steel prices at two year-highs amid steady demand, reduced imports, February scrap

Global View on HRC: Prices largely stable to slightly firmer as cautious mood caps activity

Romanian flats spot market weighed down by weak demand, depressing outlook

Chinese domestic PPGI prices stable amid softer raw material prices, lower inventories

Ex-Japan HRC prices rise slightly in January, but deals limited across key markets

Vietnam’s HRC import prices edge higher amid reduced ex-China availability

Free Ex-India HDG prices stable as mills halt export offers amid strong local demand

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 5, 2026

EU HRC tradable prices stable, but mills test higher offers amid strong order books and CBAM

Ex-China HDG prices move sideways amid post-holiday uncertainty

Turkish flats spot prices remain stable as weak demand limits upside

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 5, 2026

Ex-China CRC prices remain stable or show only slight upward bias

CRC import price offers stable in Brazil

Local Chinese stainless steel prices continue to move up, trading activity remains at normal levels

HRC import activity loses momentum in GCC as offer prices firm up

Asian slab prices stabilize after surge in EU, small discounts available in other destinations

Turkish official coated and CR steel prices stable, $15-20/mt discounts for serious buyers

Cautious sentiments keep ex-China HRC export prices range-bound


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