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
09 May	Iron ore prices inch up today, but not as strong as expected after holiday
09 May	Shagang raises its scrap purchase price by another $2.8/mt on May 8
08 May	Daily iron ore prices CFR China - May 8, 2024
08 May	Ferrosilicon prices in local Chinese market - week 19, 2024
08 May	Ferromanganese prices in local Chinese market - week 19, 2024
08 May	Local Chinese scrap prices rise slightly, mood still cloudy
08 May	Shagang raises its scrap purchase price by $4,2/mt
07 May	Chinese manganese ore prices rise further, trade slackens
07 May	Daily iron ore prices CFR China - May 7, 2024
06 May	Daily iron ore prices CFR China - May 6, 2024

Tube and Pipe
08 May	Chinese steel pipe export offer prices stable, local trade picks up after holiday
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	Local Chinese steel pipe prices fluctuate slightly or move sideways
17 Apr	Chinese steel pipe export offer prices rise further amid futures rebound
11 Apr	Local Chinese steel pipe prices keep falling
10 Apr	Chinese steel pipe export offer prices indicate a rising trend
03 Apr	Chinese steel pipe export offer prices move sideways
28 Mar	Local Chinese steel pipe prices mostly decline
27 Mar	Chinese steel pipe export offer prices edge down slightly

Flats and Slab
09 May	Buyers not ready for higher slab offers attempted by Asian mills, push for discounts
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
08 May	Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 19, 2024
07 May	Chinese HRC export price trend lacks clarity, local market still gradually improving
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
06 May	Ex-China steel plate prices move sideways
06 May	Shagang Group keeps local HRC prices stable for May

Longs and Billet
09 May	ASEAN wire rod mills target increases, but Chinese market not rising as much as expected
09 May	Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - May 9, 2024
08 May	Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - May 8, 2024
07 May	Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - May 7, 2024
07 May	H-beam prices in local Chinese market - week 19, 2024
07 May	Ex-ASEAN mills hold prices as gains in China not sufficient to provide solid support
06 May	Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - May 6, 2024
06 May	Chinese domestic steel section prices rise slightly due to pre-holiday improvement
06 May	China makes positive return from holiday, longs prices up, expectations good but cautious
06 May	Shagang Group keeps local rebar prices stable for early May