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.

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

15 May

Asian slab exporters struggle to push volumes at higher prices for July shipment

15 May

GCC buyers show interest in Chinese HRC as import offers decrease

15 May

Import HRC prices in Pakistan stable, but bids soften amid slow demand

15 May

Local Chinese stainless steel prices fluctuate slightly, trade at normal levels

15 May

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 20, 2024

15 May

Ex-China CRC offer prices decline amid softer local and futures prices

15 May

Vietnam’s import HRC market lacks clarity as gap with suppliers’ offers widens

15 May

Large Indian steel mills hike flats base prices for May, demand not so supportive

14 May

Mood among Chinese HRC exporters worsens amid lower futures prices

14 May

Ex-India HRC prices stable, trade slow amid rising competition

14 May

Ex-China stainless steel prices stable despite softer nickel prices

14 May

Brazilian slabs export prices stable week-on-week

13 May

Ex-China steel plate market stable, but mood slightly more negative

13 May

Local HRC trade prices in India unchanged, some mills target base price hike amid less allocation

13 May

Local Indian CRC prices still stable amid uncertain outlook in user industries

13 May

Baosteel raises local HRC prices by $7/mt for May

13 May

Brazilian HRC export price stable in two weeks

10 May

Free Global View on HRC: Most HRC suppliers keep offers stable, uncertainty over future price trend still persists

10 May

US flat steel trends lower as May spot market seeks solid price signals

10 May

Chinese domestic PPGI prices increase, mood negative amid drop in HRC futures

10 May

Formosa hikes HRC prices by $15/mt in Vietnam, despite slow demand and pressure from Chinese suppliers

10 May

Non-VAT steel export offers from China start to revive gradually

09 May

Buyers not ready for higher slab offers attempted by Asian mills, push for discounts

09 May

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 19, 2024

09 May

Turkish flats spot prices decline somewhat as demand remains very poor

09 May

Local and import HRC prices in EU stable amid moderate restocking

09 May

Ex-India HDG prices stable, more sellers active in submitting offers

09 May

Chinese HDG exporters keep prices stable, but mood improves locally

09 May

Ex-China CRC offer prices remain stable despite better mood locally

09 May

Local Chinese stainless steel prices stable or down slightly, demand sluggish

09 May

Import HRC prices fluctuate in Vietnam following changing ex-China offers 

09 May

Brazilian slab export prices in upward trend

08 May

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 19, 2024

08 May

Emirati HRC buyers wait and see as China continues to raise offers

07 May

Chinese HRC export price trend lacks clarity, local market still gradually improving

07 May

Ex-India HRC offer prices rise but only to Europe, most sellers still not keen on exports

07 May

Ex-China stainless steel prices remain stable while stainless futures prices decline

07 May

Shagang Group keeps local steel plate price stable for May

07 May

CRC import price offers stable in Brazil

06 May

Local Indian HRC prices inch up amid possible supply tightening

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