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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Chinese domestic PPGI prices move down

Large Indian mills commence flat product base price hikes for May

Global View on HRC: Weak demand keeps HRC market quiet, prices show stability in most regions

Romanian sole flat steel producer fails to meet another deadline to begin production, spot prices remain stable

HRC prices stable in Europe despite weak demand, imports pick up slightly but remain subdued

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 19, 2025

Turkish flat steel spot prices still stable but lower levels begin to appear

Chinese HDG exporters keep prices stable, but mood worsens

Local Chinese stainless steel prices mostly stable

Ex-India HDG prices stable even as silent trade activity persists

HRC import activities remain quiet in UAE, import offers relatively stable

Ex-China CRC offer prices edge down slightly

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 19, 2025

Reference price for Brazilian slab exports stable from last week

Nucor weekly CSP follows spot and scrap prices down for first time in a month

Vietnam’s Hoa Phat cuts local HRC prices amid weak demand

Ex-India HRC offers firm for Middle East despite weak interest, EU market largely stable

Chinese HRC export mood stagnant after holiday amid sluggish demand, stable offers

Ex-China stainless steel prices remain stable

CRC import price offers stable in Brazil

Weak global demand keeps Asian slab exporters away, some deals done at lower levels in April

Local Indian HRC trade prices edge up amid expectations of higher base prices and fewer imports

Local Indian CRC prices rise amid base price hike expectations, restocking by auto sector

US flat steel prices bump higher as supplies of lower priced pre-tariff flat steel begin to decline; May scrap ...

Global View on HRC: Trade slows across key regions amid weak demand, holidays

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 18, 2025

Romanian flats spot prices still stable but weak demand exerts pressure

Ex-India HDG prices stable amid silent trade conditions

Turkish flats spot prices soften further as demand fails to recover

Emirati buyers book only a few ex-Japan HRC lots amid low demand

European HRC market quiet amid holidays, import prices become more attractive

Local Chinese stainless steel prices decline slightly

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 18, 2025

Ex-China CRC offer prices move sideways

Ex-China HRC market tepid despite futures rebound

Ex-China stainless steel prices hold their ground

Ex-India HRC pricing strategies vary, offers to Europe hiked

Reference price for Brazilian slab exports increases after three-week stability

Brazilian HRC export price stable in two weeks

Nucor weekly CSP steady for third week as spot and scrap prices trend lower

Ex-China steel plate prices stable as mills focus on local sales

Local Indian CRC prices increase as re-rollers’ stocks tighten, delivery periods extended

Local Indian HRC trade prices rise amid tight supply, trade slow due to buyers’ resistance

US flat steel prices steady to lower with limited new demand, lower May scrap expectations

Romania’s sole flats mill fails to begin production as scheduled, spot prices stable

Ex-Japan HRC prices under pressure in April as key markets tighten access

Global View on HRC: Market sluggish amid weak demand and cautious sentiment

Chinese domestic PPGI prices resume downtrend

Vietnam’s HRC market sees sluggish demand, Formosa still delays price announcement

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 17, 2025


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