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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Asian slab prices relatively stable with only small discounts, sales to US emerge

European HRC prices under pressure from low demand, ex-Turkey deals

Turkish flats spot prices stable, outlook still gloomy

Chinese HDG export prices edge down

Ex-China CRC prices ease amid weaker local demand, volatile futures

Reference price for Brazilian slab exports maintains stability

Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly stable, with some small downticks

HRC prices relatively stable in all segments in Turkey, demand remains weak

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 21, 2025

GCC buyers remain active in importing HRC despite slow local demand

Vietnam’s import HRC prices ease amid softer ex-China offers, buyer pushback

India resumes ex-Russia HRC imports as offers undercut Chinese prices

Ex-China HRC market holds ground amid local support, but futures fail to recover

Ex-China stainless steel prices stable, deals may gain momentum before holiday

Ex-India HRC prices stable, minor cuts in offers to Europe with limited success in deals

CRC import price offers maintain stability in Brazil

Nucor weekly CSP continues down for third week amid lower May scrap, falling finished steel pricing

Ex-China steel plate prices move sideways

Local Indian CRC prices enter new downtrend as auto sector pauses restocking and discounted sales speculated

Uptrend in local Indian HRC market reversed by buyers’ resistance and credit term differences

North African HRC export offers soften amid challenging market conditions

Price stable for Brazilian HDG exports

Plate market in Turkey sees limited price volatility over past month

Global View on HRC: Prices show mixed trends amid uncertain demand

Romanian flats spot prices soften, sole local mill silent on restarting production

Chinese domestic PPGI prices see slight rises

US flat steel prices steady to down amid scant finished steel demand and lower monthly scrap pricing

Turkey’s HRC market sees slightly positive mood as Chinese offers rise

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 20, 2025

European CRC and HDG markets stall amid weak demand and ample inventories

Turkish flats spot prices decline influenced by HRC prices, sluggish demand

Subdued European HRC market reflects weak demand, mixed outlooks

Ex-Indian HDG prices stable, silent trade broken by sales to Middle East

Fluctuating HRC import prices in Vietnam show hints of upward bias

Chinese domestic stainless steel prices mostly move up slightly

Turkey’s coated steel prices fall amid weak local sales, slack export demand

GCC shows some interest in restocking HRC though ignoring China's price hikes

Ex-China HRC prices edge up amid firmer futures prices, trade remains subdued

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 20, 2025

Ex-China CRC offer prices rise slightly despite weakness in local market

Reference price for Brazilian slab exports stable from last week

Ex-India HRC prices stable, but trading silent amid aggressive competition, local focus

Ex-China steel plate prices on verge of increasing

Ex-China stainless steel prices move sideways

Brazilian HRC export price stable in four weeks

Vietnam’s Formosa finally issues new lower local HRC prices, import trend may reverse

Local Indian CRC prices increase further, but re-rollers’ inventories rise gradually

Local Indian HRC trade prices rise further amid tighter supplies, easing of geopolitical tensions

Baosteel keeps local flat steel prices stable for June

US flat steel prices trend lower as May scrap pricing seems certain to settle down for second month


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