European Union 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
Romania’s flat steel market stable despite weaker trade
16 May
European HRC mills refuse to cut prices despite weak demand
09 May
Local and import HRC prices in EU stable amid moderate restocking
06 May
EU CRC and HDG prices higher from mills, tradable levels stable amid low demand
03 May
Romanian flats prices stable ahead of Orthodox Easter holiday
02 May
European HRC mills cautiously positive on future sales prices, import quotes keep rising
26 Apr
Romanian flats prices stable despite slower trade
26 Apr
European HRC mills make attempts to hike offers, import prices firm up further
19 Apr
EU HRC prices drop again but may finally hit bottom, import prices firm up
19 Apr
Romanian mill cuts local HRC prices sharply amid challenging trade
12 Apr
HDG and CRC prices in EU decrease further, higher buyers' pressure on CRC
12 Apr
European HRC prices decrease further but seem not yet to hit bottom
12 Apr
Romanian flats steel prices remain steady despite diverse trading activity
04 Apr
Romania's flats traders cut HRS prices, mill’s prices stable
04 Apr
Local and import HRC prices down in EU, foreseen to hit bottom soon
29 Mar
Romanian flat steel prices stable as demand shows signs of slowing down
29 Mar
CRC and HDG prices drop further in Europe, fail to hit bottom as outlook still negative
28 Mar
European HRC prices keep falling, demand still shows signs of fatigue
22 Mar
Romania’s sole flats mill cuts HRC prices, raises HDG and PPGI prices
21 Mar
HRC buyers in EU keep pushing local mills for discounts, interest in imports still limited
15 Mar
Romanian flats spot prices stable as demand remains encouraging
14 Mar
Negative mood prevails in local EU HRC market, import prices slump further
08 Mar
Romanian flats spot prices move up as business activity improves
08 Mar
Negative mood still prevails in European CRC and HDG markets
07 Mar
HRC prices in EU still fail to hit bottom as mood remains weak
29 Feb
Local European HRC prices rapidly move towards €700/mt level, interest in import minimal
23 Feb
Romanian flat steel prices stable despite slow trade
23 Feb
EU CRC and HDG prices weighed down by low demand, negative HRC mood
22 Feb
Tradable local and import HRC prices in EU continue to decline
15 Feb
European HRC suppliers lower offers as expected, import prices slump in new deals
09 Feb
Romanian flats prices stable, local mills to restart BF next week
09 Feb
Local CRC and HDG prices fall steadily in Europe, import CRC prices drop in new deals
08 Feb
HRC price trend on verge of reversal in Europe amid sluggish trade, import prices softening
02 Feb
CRC and HDG prices in Europe rise steadily following higher HRC quotes, though trade remains limited
02 Feb
Romania’s coil and sheet prices flat, outlook remains poor
01 Feb
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EU HRC prices keep rising, but optimistic mood wavers on more capacity restarts
26 Jan
Romania's flat steel prices stable despite limited demand
25 Jan
European HRC producers still positive despite slow demand, import prices mainly stable
09 Jan
ArcelorMittal hikes flats prices by €50/mt for northern EU, mulls offers for south
05 Jan
EU HRC prices stable due to winter holiday lull
21 Dec
Romania's sole flat steel producer increases HRC pricing while traders maintain prices
21 Dec
HRC prices remain strong in EU market, more hikes still possible despite anticipated supply growth
14 Dec
Uptrend slows down in local EU HRC market, import prices still on the rise
07 Dec
European HRC mills still positive, foreign suppliers also target more hikes
06 Dec
Romania’s sole flats mill cuts HDG and PPGI prices, keeps HRC stable
01 Dec
CRC and HDG prices in Europe rise steadily, import prices follow suit
30 Nov
HRC prices remain strong in EU amid improved restocking, more hikes expected before 2024
30 Nov
Romania’s flat steel prices stable ahead of holiday season
23 Nov
European HRC suppliers keep prices high, import offers still rising
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