Steelmaking 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
US flat steel pricing mostly higher as mills raise pricing ahead of holiday scramble
20 Dec
Demand for Turkey’s coated and CR products weak, prices dropping
20 Dec
Chinese domestic PPGI prices remain stable, no change expected next week
20 Dec
Price stability prevails in EU CRC and HDG amid sluggish demand, import prices rise
20 Dec
Global View on HRC: Mood negative in most regions amid declines in China, prices rise in Europe
19 Dec
HRC softens further in Turkey, more buyers prefer domestic sourcing versus risky imports
19 Dec
Steel slab prices weaken globally while EU and Turkish buyers refrain from active purchases
19 Dec
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 51, 2024
19 Dec
HRC prices stronger in EU following ArcelorMittal’s hike, sustainability of further uptrend doubtful on slow demand
19 Dec
Chinese HDG export prices roll back on slump in futures prices
19 Dec
Turkish flat steel spot prices remain unchanged as scrap market shows some improvement
18 Dec
UAE buyers remain on hold for importing HRC following major trade activities
18 Dec
Vietnam’s HRC importers insist on lower prices as mood worsens in China
17 Dec
Ex-China stainless steel prices move sideways
17 Dec
Ex-China HRC prices relatively stable, some downward bias amid lower bids and fluctuating futures
16 Dec
Nucor CSP for hot-rolled coils steady for sixth week at $750/nt, Cleveland Cliffs increases February price
16 Dec
Ex-China steel plate prices slightly higher, but further rises unlikely
16 Dec
Local Indian HRC trade prices resume declines amid low buying interest, import pressure
16 Dec
Local India CRC prices seek lower levels amid booking cancellations, inventory rises
13 Dec
US flat steel pricing mixed again as December scrap settles sideways to lower with slack demand
13 Dec
Price stability prevails in EU HRC market in line with sluggish demand
13 Dec
Turkey’s interest in Chinese HRC revives as buyers achieve reasonable price
13 Dec
Global View on HRC: Depressed mood persists despite expected easing of China’s monetary policy
13 Dec
Emirati buyers show more interest in HRC imports due to attractive offers
13 Dec
Chinese domestic PPGI prices move sideways
13 Dec
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Anshan Steel and Bengang keeps their HRC prices stable for January next year
12 Dec
Local Chinese stainless steel prices still decrease slightly
12 Dec
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 50, 2024
12 Dec
Chinese HDG export prices increase amid futures rise, but very slightly
11 Dec
UAE buyers still favor ex-Japan HRC as ex-China import offers increase
11 Dec
Ex-China CRC prices increase following futures rebound amid improved outlook
11 Dec
Turkish flat steel spot prices fall further amid declines in HRC prices
11 Dec
Turkey’s import slab market softens, demand stagnant for now
11 Dec
Baosteel keeps its HRC price stable for January next year
10 Dec
Ex-India HRC prices stable with some negative bias due to ex-China competition
10 Dec
Ex-China HRC offers to Turkey rise amid positive futures, buyers skeptical
10 Dec
Formosa cuts HRC offers in Vietnam, though mood in China better and AD investigation near finish
10 Dec
China’s “moderately loose” monetary policy boosts mood for ex-China HRC exports, spot prices fail to react much
10 Dec
Ex-China stainless steel prices remain stable, offseason weakens outlook
09 Dec
Nucor CSP for hot-rolled coils steady for fifth week at $750/nt, US flat steel markets question price
09 Dec
Local Indian HRC trade prices inch up amid sentiments on import tariffs, discounted sales still seen
06 Dec
US flat steel pricing mixed on the week as December scrap is now called sideways to November
06 Dec
Asian slab exporters agree to just minimal discounts, import deals in Asia only from sanctioned sellers
06 Dec
Global View on HRC: Market still moves slowly on negative trajectory despite some small hike attempts in China
06 Dec
Chinese domestic PPGI prices indicate declines
05 Dec
Local HRC prices in EU stable, but import offer prices fall amid minimal trade
05 Dec
Turkey’s HRC prices weaken further while interest in imports diminishes
05 Dec
HRC trade in UAE shows some activity after end of holiday
05 Dec
Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 49, 2024
04 Dec
Local Chinese stainless steel prices continue to soften slightly
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