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.
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
Romanian flats prices stable as demand remains weak, uncertainty persists for Liberty
Ex-China CRC prices pause as domestic market picks up
Brazilian CRC import price offers remain steady for four weeks
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 12, 2026
Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly move down slightly amid weak trading
Turkish flats spot prices rise further ahead of holiday despite slow demand
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