Hrc 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

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

Import HRC finds no buyer in Turkey amid weak demand, cautious buyers

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

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

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

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

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

09 May

Local and import HRC prices in EU stable amid moderate restocking

09 May

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

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

06 May

Local Indian HRC prices inch up amid possible supply tightening

06 May

Shagang Group keeps local HRC prices stable for May

03 May

Free Global View on HRC: Most HRC suppliers keep offers stable, mood improves further in Europe

03 May

US flat steel prices mixed as sidelined buyers return to a late-April market

03 May

Romanian flats prices stable ahead of Orthodox Easter holiday

02 May

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 18, 2024

02 May

Turkish HRC market almost at standstill, buyers await clearer picture from China

02 May

European HRC mills cautiously positive on future sales prices, import quotes keep rising

02 May

Vietnam’s Hoa Phat raises local HRC prices amid import price hikes

30 Apr

Ex-China HRC prices stable from mills, but tradable level gains $5/mt

30 Apr

Emirati buyers continue to favor ex-Japan HRC despite slow demand

30 Apr

Indian HRC exporters keep prices stable but mood still positive despite slow trade

29 Apr

Free Brazilian HRC export price increases slightly in two weeks 

29 Apr

Ex-China steel plate prices edge up

29 Apr

Local Indian HRC trade prices inch up as mills resort to unofficial base price hikes

26 Apr

Free Global View on HRC: Prices mainly up in most regions, but trade hit by non-VAT investigation in China

26 Apr

Free US flat market steady as buyers are sidelined on weak economic data

26 Apr

Romanian flats prices stable despite slower trade

26 Apr

Chinese domestic PPGI prices fluctuate slightly, sentiment affected by futures price drop

26 Apr

European HRC mills make attempts to hike offers, import prices firm up further

25 Apr

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 17, 2024

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