Asia 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.
20 Dec
Global View on HRC: Mood negative in most regions amid declines in China, prices rise in Europe
13 Dec
Global View on HRC: Depressed mood persists despite expected easing of China’s monetary policy
06 Dec
Global View on HRC: Market still moves slowly on negative trajectory despite some small hike attempts in China
03 Dec
Chinese HRC exporters cautiously positive on prices amid increased stimulus hopes
03 Dec
Vietnam’s Hoa Phat cuts local HRC prices despites some signs of recovery in Chinese futures
22 Nov
Global View on HRC: Mood far from positive, though shaky recovery seen in China amid futures rebound
08 Nov
Global View on HRC: Stability spreads across markets, trading slows
01 Nov
Global View on HRC: Prices see only small corrections, but obvious improvement in trades
25 Oct
Global View on HRC: Mood inevitably worsens globally amid slump in China
11 Oct
Global View on HRC: Uncertainty still prevails in global market, as China lacks direction
04 Oct
Global View on HRC: Strong ex-China price surge triggers better mood globally
27 Sep
Global View on HRC: General optimism on prices except in Europe, amid China’s gains
20 Sep
Global View on HRC: Market follows negative trajectory, despite some hikes attempts in China
13 Sep
Global View on HRC: Global market unstable amid fluctuations in China
06 Sep
Global View on HRC: Mood worsens globally as uptrend in China reverses again
22 Aug
Ex-ASEAN slab prices fall to billet price levels and below as mills need orders
16 Aug
Global View on HRC: Bearish China spreads negative mood internationally
09 Aug
Global View on HRC: Market loses direction, though negative sentiments restrained
02 Aug
Global View on HRC: Bearish China spreads negative mood globally, but futures rebound offers some hope
26 Jul
Global View on HRC: Large discounts from Chinese suppliers trigger negative mood globally
19 Jul
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Global View on HRC: Global market unstable amid fluctuations in China
12 Jul
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Global View on HRC: Most sellers keep prices stable, except Chinese due to futures price slump
11 Jul
Ex-Asia slab prices keep declining, demand remains weak
05 Jul
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Global View on HRC: Trade quiet globally, prices stabilize in most regions except China
01 Jul
Asian slab trading slows in June as major buyers seek lower prices
28 Jun
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Global View on HRC: Bearish Asia spreads negative mood, no improvement in other regions
14 Jun
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Global View on HRC: Mood keeps worsening in Asia on China’s slump, but Japanese sellers manage to secure deals
10 Jun
Ex-Asia slab prices do not fall as expected despite limited trading
07 Jun
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Global View on HRC: Optimism on prices still losing momentum in most regions, except Europe
31 May
Global View on HRC: Suppliers still keep prices stable, market evaluations mainly remain pessimistic
24 May
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Global View on HRC: Mood weakens in most regions, only China shows some positive signs
17 May
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Global HRC Price Changes - week 20, 2024
15 May
Asian slab exporters struggle to push volumes at higher prices for July shipment
03 May
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Global View on HRC: Most HRC suppliers keep offers stable, mood improves further in Europe
29 Apr
Slab prices show varied trends, Asian mills still bullish, ex-Russia prices under pressure
26 Apr
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Global View on HRC: Prices mainly up in most regions, but trade hit by non-VAT investigation in China
12 Apr
Global View on HRC: market slow due to holidays, no general trend with positive mood in China and negative bias in ...
05 Apr
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Global View on HRC: Market still under pressure despite stabilization attempts in some outlets
29 Mar
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Global HRC Price Changes: March 2024
22 Mar
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Global View on HRC: Mood improves in some regions amid slight price rises in China
22 Mar
Slab prices keep softening, though Asian flat steel market improves
15 Mar
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Global View on HRC: Most global sellers still negative on prices, trade remains limited
08 Mar
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Global View on HRC: Most major suppliers keep providing large discounts
01 Mar
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Global View on HRC: Most global sellers negative on prices, trade remains slow
23 Feb
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Global View on HRC: Trade slack in most regions, mood worsens amid ex-China post-holiday discounts
02 Feb
Global View on HRC: Most suppliers still target higher prices, mood worsens in Asia on China’s slump
23 Jan
Asian slab suppliers keep prices stable at high levels in deals to major destinations, including Turkey
19 Jan
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Global View on HRC: Major suppliers secure numerous sales but still providing discounts globally
05 Jan
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Global View on HRC: Cautious optimism on prices still persists in most regions, trade yet to fully recover after ...
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