Steel Prices & Market Analyses

SteelOrbis’ team of researchers and analysts report on the latest steel price changes and trends on the Steel Prices and Market Analyses pages. Approximately 30 fresh steel prices and steel market analyses derived from actual steel market transactions are posted every day.

Scrap & Raw Materials
17 May	Local Chinese coking coal prices - week 20, 2024
17 May	Local molybdenum and ferromolybdenum prices in China - week 20, 2024
17 May	Local pig iron prices in China - week 20, 2024
17 May	Local Chinese chrome ore and ferrochrome prices - week 20, 2024
17 May	Ex-Brazil BPI prices stable as exporters wait for next US purchases, ex-Russia BPI softens
17 May	Turkish mills continue to buy ex-US scrap, price remains relatively stable
17 May	Vietnam and S. Korea show little to no interest in import scrap amid strong local focus
17 May	Daily iron ore prices CFR China - May 17, 2024
17 May	Local coke prices in China stabilize, plants target higher outputs amid better mood
17 May	Ex-Australia coking coal market still bearish, reflected in offers for June laycan cargoes

Tube and Pipe
17 May	Local Chinese steel pipe prices mostly stable or down slightly
15 May	Chinese steel pipe export offer prices move down amid weak demand
10 May	Turkish hollow section prices stable despite slow trade
08 May	Chinese steel pipe export offer prices stable, local trade picks up after holiday
06 May	US domestic HSS prices decline on low demand, price pressure from short line mills
26 Apr	Turkish hollow section prices trend down, outlook remains depressed
25 Apr	Local Chinese steel pipe prices stable or up slightly
24 Apr	Chinese steel pipe export offer prices stable amid fluctuating futures prices
19 Apr	US domestic HSS prices steady on lackluster demand
19 Apr	Local Chinese steel pipe prices fluctuate slightly or move sideways

Flats and Slab
17 May	US flat steel steady to lower on scant demand, flat to lower early June scrap call
17 May	Global View on HRC: Most suppliers still keep prices stable though trade remains slow
17 May	Romania’s flat steel market stable despite weaker trade
17 May	Chinese domestic PPGI prices move sideways
17 May	Brazilian HDG export prices see slight increases
16 May	European HRC mills refuse to cut prices despite weak demand
16 May	Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 20, 2024
16 May	Turkey's flats spot prices stable, demand still insufficient
16 May	Chinese HDG export prices edge down following local price declines
16 May	Import HRC finds no buyer in Turkey amid weak demand, cautious buyers

Longs and Billet
17 May	Algerian billets emerge in export markets again, with attractive prices and lead times
17 May	Rebar prices in Asia mainly stable, outlook improves due to China
17 May	Global View on Billet: Market defined by limited availability and pressure on prices, mood in China improves by end of ...
17 May	Wire rod prices in Taiwanese domestic market - week 20, 2024
17 May	Domestic rebar prices in Taiwan - week 20, 2024
17 May	Iskenderun-based Turkish mill revises its rebar price as week ends
17 May	Ex-Turkey merchant bar prices soften
17 May	Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - May 16, 2024
17 May	Stability in southern European longs market, no further declines expected
16 May	Import billet market in Turkey bearish despite limited supply, Kardemir’s slight hike fails