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.
22 May
Asian slab prices relatively stable with only small discounts, sales to US emerge
22 May
European HRC prices under pressure from low demand, ex-Turkey deals
22 May
Turkish flats spot prices stable, outlook still gloomy
22 May
Chinese HDG export prices edge down
22 May
Ex-China CRC prices ease amid weaker local demand, volatile futures
21 May
Reference price for Brazilian slab exports maintains stability
21 May
Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly stable, with some small downticks
21 May
HRC prices relatively stable in all segments in Turkey, demand remains weak
21 May
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 21, 2025
21 May
GCC buyers remain active in importing HRC despite slow local demand
21 May
Vietnam’s import HRC prices ease amid softer ex-China offers, buyer pushback
20 May
India resumes ex-Russia HRC imports as offers undercut Chinese prices
20 May
Ex-China HRC market holds ground amid local support, but futures fail to recover
20 May
Ex-China stainless steel prices stable, deals may gain momentum before holiday
20 May
Ex-India HRC prices stable, minor cuts in offers to Europe with limited success in deals
19 May
CRC import price offers maintain stability in Brazil
19 May
Nucor weekly CSP continues down for third week amid lower May scrap, falling finished steel pricing
19 May
Ex-China steel plate prices move sideways
19 May
Local Indian CRC prices enter new downtrend as auto sector pauses restocking and discounted sales speculated
19 May
Uptrend in local Indian HRC market reversed by buyers’ resistance and credit term differences
16 May
North African HRC export offers soften amid challenging market conditions
16 May
Price stable for Brazilian HDG exports
16 May
Plate market in Turkey sees limited price volatility over past month
16 May
Global View on HRC: Prices show mixed trends amid uncertain demand
16 May
Romanian flats spot prices soften, sole local mill silent on restarting production
16 May
Chinese domestic PPGI prices see slight rises
15 May
US flat steel prices steady to down amid scant finished steel demand and lower monthly scrap pricing
15 May
Turkey’s HRC market sees slightly positive mood as Chinese offers rise
15 May
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 20, 2025
15 May
European CRC and HDG markets stall amid weak demand and ample inventories
15 May
Turkish flats spot prices decline influenced by HRC prices, sluggish demand
15 May
Subdued European HRC market reflects weak demand, mixed outlooks
15 May
Ex-Indian HDG prices stable, silent trade broken by sales to Middle East
15 May
Fluctuating HRC import prices in Vietnam show hints of upward bias
14 May
Chinese domestic stainless steel prices mostly move up slightly
14 May
Turkey’s coated steel prices fall amid weak local sales, slack export demand
14 May
GCC shows some interest in restocking HRC though ignoring China's price hikes
14 May
Ex-China HRC prices edge up amid firmer futures prices, trade remains subdued
14 May
Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 20, 2025
14 May
Ex-China CRC offer prices rise slightly despite weakness in local market
14 May
Reference price for Brazilian slab exports stable from last week
13 May
Ex-India HRC prices stable, but trading silent amid aggressive competition, local focus
13 May
Ex-China steel plate prices on verge of increasing
13 May
Ex-China stainless steel prices move sideways
13 May
Brazilian HRC export price stable in four weeks
12 May
Vietnam’s Formosa finally issues new lower local HRC prices, import trend may reverse
12 May
Local Indian CRC prices increase further, but re-rollers’ inventories rise gradually
12 May
Local Indian HRC trade prices rise further amid tighter supplies, easing of geopolitical tensions
12 May
Baosteel keeps local flat steel prices stable for June
09 May
US flat steel prices trend lower as May scrap pricing seems certain to settle down for second month
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