UAE 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
18 Dec
UAE buyers remain on hold for importing HRC following major trade activities
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
11 Dec
UAE buyers still favor ex-Japan HRC as ex-China import offers increase
06 Dec
Global View on HRC: Market still moves slowly on negative trajectory despite some small hike attempts in China
05 Dec
HRC trade in UAE shows some activity after end of holiday
04 Dec
UAE buyers silent on HRC imports due to holiday, offers relatively stable
29 Nov
Global View on HRC: China keeps exerting pressure on global prices, EU suppliers fail to secure deals at higher levels
27 Nov
Emirati buyers refrain from HRC purchases amid relatively stable import offers
22 Nov
Global View on HRC: Mood far from positive, though shaky recovery seen in China amid futures rebound
19 Nov
Emirati buyers show more interest in HRC imports due to attractive offers
13 Nov
Emirati buyers delay HRC purchases as ex-China offers soften
08 Nov
Global View on HRC: Stability spreads across markets, trading slows
06 Nov
HRC import activity slows down in UAE, offers remain relatively stable
01 Nov
Global View on HRC: Prices see only small corrections, but obvious improvement in trades
23 Oct
Emirati HRC buyers slow to purchase as import offers show soft trend
11 Oct
Global View on HRC: Uncertainty still prevails in global market, as China lacks direction
08 Oct
HRC trade in UAE shows some movement since import offers continue to move up
04 Oct
Global View on HRC: Strong ex-China price surge triggers better mood globally
01 Oct
GCC buyers still favor Japanese HRC as ex-China import offers rise significantly
24 Sep
Emirati buyers favor ex-Japan HRC though local demand remains slow
20 Sep
Global View on HRC: Market follows negative trajectory, despite some hikes attempts in China
19 Sep
Slow HRC trade activity in UAE even though ex-China offers soften further
11 Sep
UAE buyers still silent on imports though ex-China HRC offers soften further
06 Sep
Global View on HRC: Mood worsens globally as uptrend in China reverses again
03 Sep
GCC favors ex-Japan HRC though ex-China import offers soften
28 Aug
Emirati HRC buyers still delay purchases, but ex-China offers start to increase
21 Aug
Emirati HRC buyers hesitate to restock despite lower offers
09 Aug
Global View on HRC: Market loses direction, though negative sentiments restrained
06 Aug
Import HRC trading in UAE still slow, offers up slightly
02 Aug
Global View on HRC: Bearish China spreads negative mood globally, but futures rebound offers some hope
31 Jul
Emirati HRC buyers slow to purchase as ex-China offers continue to soften
26 Jul
Global View on HRC: Large discounts from Chinese suppliers trigger negative mood globally
23 Jul
HRC buying in UAE revives slightly as ex-China import offers fall
19 Jul
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Global View on HRC: Global market unstable amid fluctuations in China
17 Jul
UAE buyers silent on HRC imports, but deals anticipated in weeks ahead
12 Jul
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Global View on HRC: Most sellers keep prices stable, except Chinese due to futures price slump
09 Jul
GCC buyers favor ex-China HRC though demand still sluggish
05 Jul
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Global View on HRC: Trade quiet globally, prices stabilize in most regions except China
03 Jul
HRC import activity still mute in UAE, offers relatively stable
28 Jun
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Global View on HRC: Bearish Asia spreads negative mood, no improvement in other regions
26 Jun
Emirati buyers mute on HRC imports as local market sluggish after holiday
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
12 Jun
GCC buyers favor ex-Japan HRC though local demand slow ahead of Eid
07 Jun
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Global View on HRC: Optimism on prices still losing momentum in most regions, except Europe
05 Jun
Slow activity in local UAE market though ex-China HRC offers soften
29 May
Emirati HRC buyers hesitate to import since local trade remains slow
24 May
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Global View on HRC: Mood weakens in most regions, only China shows some positive signs
22 May
Emirati buyers favor ex-Japan HRC though demand still sluggish
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