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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Ex-China steel plate prices remain stable

Reference price for Brazilian slab exports stable in the week

US HRC markets continue higher as tariffs and their threat are likely to further trim imports

Global View on HRC: Global market unstable as China gradually returns, only Europe shows some positive signs

Flat steel spot prices in Romania stable but trade slow

Chinese domestic PPGI prices move sideways

Large Indian mills issue flats base prices for Feb in line with latest local trade levels

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 6, 2025

Chinese HDG export prices move sideways after holiday

Mood stronger in EU HRC market after ArcelorMittal’s hike, imports still sluggish

Vietnam’s Hoa Phat cuts local HRC prices as ex-China prices fail to recover after holiday

Ex-India HDG prices stable, trade kept alive by few low-volume discounted sales

Turkish flat steel spot prices remain stable but HRC mills test higher levels

Shagang Group keeps local steel plate prices stable for February

Local Chinese stainless steel prices remain stable

Turkey’s HRC prices lack clarity as China gradually returns from holiday

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 6, 2025

Shagang Group keeps local HRC prices stable for February

GCC buyers still show interest in imports, favoring ex-India and ex-Japan HRC

Ex-China CRC offer prices stable as trading activity yet to pick up

Chinese HRC exporters not rushing to update prices after holiday, mood negative

Brazilian HRC export price stable in six weeks

Indian HRC exporters' price hike attempts fail to attract buyers so far

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

Reference price for Brazilian slabs exports remains in narrow range

Local Indian CRC prices stable, uptrend checked by surplus stocks at re-rollers

Local Indian HRC trade prices rise further amid lower import pressure, possible tighter supply

US flat steel markets break higher as imports likely to come under pressure with Trump tariffs

Local Romanian flat steel spot prices remain stable, demand lacks strength

Global View on HRC: Pricing shows no clear trend in China’s absence

EU CRC and HDG producers attempt price hikes, demand still an issue

Reference price for Brazilian slab exports unchanged from last week

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 5, 2025

Ex-India HDG prices stable but trade falls silent as Middle East buyers seek additional discounts

European HRC mills target more hikes for Q2 deliveries, interest in imports still close to zero

Turkish HRS spot prices soften further as outlook remains poor

Ex-India HRC prices stable in occasional deals, but mood improves for February

GCC buyers remain active in importing, choosing ex-India HRC amid China’s absence

Local Indian HRC prices move up slightly amid halt in import bookings

Nucor weekly Consumer Spot Price (CSP) rises following 11 weeks of stability

CRC import price offers stable in Brazil

Local Indian CRC prices stable, re-rollers’ high stocks weaken market conditions

Ex-China steel plate prices move sideways

US flat steel prices mixed as markets tread water pending looming Trump import tariffs

Reference price for Brazilian slabs exports increases in narrow range

Global View on HRC: Chinese suppliers secure deals at higher prices in GCC and Turkey before holiday

Chinese domestic PPGI prices move up

EU HRC producers keep prices stable at high levels despite slow demand

Flats steel prices in Romania stable with support from demand

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 4, 2025


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