Flats and Slab Analyses

SteelOrbis provides the latest flats and slab prices and price trends via the flats and slab price reports and market analyses listed below. These flats and slab price reports are derived from actual flats and slab market transactions and they can also be viewed on a weekly basis by using the archive drop-down tool below.

 
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Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 8, 2025

Ex-China HDG export prices edge up slightly

Mood stronger in EU HRC market amid new price hikes by mills

Flat steel spot prices stable in Turkey despite gloomy outlook

Brazilian HRC export price increases in two weeks

HRC prices stable in Turkey, while CRC and coated steel prices soften

Chinese stainless steel prices mostly stable, some small fluctuations

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 8, 2025

Vietnam’s import HRC market moves up slightly, bottom may have been reached

Ex-China CRC offer prices edge up slightly

Price increases for Brazilian HDG exports

HRC buyers in UAE still delay new orders as import offers show some volatility

India’s import HRC trade still slow amid safeguard probe, only sparse ex-Japan deals

Ex-India HRC prices remain stable amid quiet trade activity

Ex-China HRC prices show slight upward bias as mood improves, but trade remains slow

Ex-China stainless steel prices stable, nickel prices not supportive

HBIS Group raises its HRC prices by $14/mt for delivery in March

Nucor weekly Consumer Spot Price (CSP) continues higher for fourth week following 11 weeks of stability

Ex-China steel plate prices stable for fourth consecutive week

Local Indian CRC prices mainly stable, some downward bias due to stock liquidation

Local India HRC trade prices lack direction, buyers begin resisting higher levels

US flat steel prices rise on higher scrap, new tariffs expected to reduce steel supply

Reference price for Brazilian slab exports stable from last week

Turkey’s HRC imports gain pace along with livelier exports

Coated and CRC prices in EU move up on limited imports, stronger HRC prices

Local Romanian flat steel spot prices decline while sole producer maintains prices

Global View on HRC: Trump’s 25% tariff escalates trade tensions, pressuring HRC prices in Asia

Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge up despite futures’ slump

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 7, 2025

European HRC mills target more hikes for Q2, import challenges persist

Ex-India HDG prices stable but trade falls silent with sellers pausing discounted offers

Chinese HDG export prices remain stable

CRC import price offers maintain stability in Brazil

Local Chinese stainless steel prices stable or up slightly

Turkish flat steel spot prices still stable but downward pressures mount

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 7, 2025

Import HRC prices decline slightly in Pakistan

Ex-China CRC offer prices remain stable in line with slow trade

Emirati buyers delay new HRC bookings amid declining trend of import offers

Ex-China stainless steel prices move sideways

Ansteel raises local HRC prices by $14/mt for March

No major changes in Asian slab prices in Feb, limited demand and some easing of global supply

Vietnam’s Formosa cuts HRC offers for local buyers as mood still weak for imports and exports

Ex-China HRC prices stable from mills, tradable prices fall amid futures declines

Ex-India HRC export activity mute, offers relatively stable

Baosteel raises local HRC prices by $14/mt for March

Nucor weekly Consumer Spot Price (CSP) continues higher for third week following 11 weeks of stability

Turkey’s local and import HRC prices soften due to China’s influence

Local Indian HRC trade prices firm up slightly as mills hike base prices

Local Indian CRC prices mainly stable amid slow demand recovery


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