Flats and Slab 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.

31 Mar

Large Indian mills hike flats base prices further for April amid strong exports

30 Mar

Brazilian HRC export price continues to trend stable

30 Mar

Ex-India HDG prices rise amid domestic prices, improved trade environment

30 Mar

Turkish flat steel spot prices slide as business activity weakens

30 Mar

European HRC mills target rises in April, but sustainability questionable

30 Mar

Ex-China HDG offer prices stable, some optimism reappeared

29 Mar

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 13

29 Mar

Demand silent for HRC in Turkey, import offers dip again

29 Mar

Ex-China CRC offers move sideways, but bearish mood still seen

29 Mar

Local Chinese stainless steel prices still decreasing

29 Mar

Chinese HRC suppliers most active in Pakistan, trade expected to improve amid cash margin removal

28 Mar

Ex-China HRC prices fall again on lack of local market support, more declines expected

28 Mar

Brazilian slab export prices continue stable trend

28 Mar

Coated prices dip further in Turkey, CRC offers stable so far

28 Mar

UAE continues receiving aggressive ex-China HRC offers, while trade slows due to Ramadan

28 Mar

Ex-China stainless steel prices remain stable

28 Mar

Indian HRC exporters keep prices high for Europe, but can offer lower in Gulf

27 Mar

Local Indian CRC prices stable amid negative mood over long-term supply contract logjam

27 Mar

Ex-China steel plate prices stop rising, with supply higher, futures down

27 Mar

US HDG prices still ticking upward as buyers question rising pricing levels

27 Mar

Local Indian HRC trade prices show minor variations amid negligible year-end trading

24 Mar

US HRC, CRC prices still climbing, but for how long?

24 Mar

Global View on HRC: Mood still positive in Europe and India, but changes in Asia amid declines in China

24 Mar

Import HRC prices to Pakistan drop in new ex-China deals 

24 Mar

Romanian flats prices stable, trade remains sluggish 

24 Mar

Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge up slightly

24 Mar

Turkish flat steel spot prices fall amid shortage of demand

23 Mar

Japanese HRC exporters remain bullish, focus on higher-priced destinations

23 Mar

European HRC producers still positive, but import prices fluctuate

23 Mar

Ex-India HDG prices stable, but trading pauses as buyers reassess high prices

23 Mar

Ex-China HDG prices follow downtrend seen in local market

23 Mar

Flat steel prices in local Taiwanese market - week 12

22 Mar

Prices stable for Brazilian slab exports

22 Mar

UAE’s HRC import buying remains modest ahead of Ramadan

22 Mar

Local Chinese stainless steel prices fall further, but at slower pace

22 Mar

Low trade pushes Turkey’s CRC and coated prices south

22 Mar

Uptrend reverses in Vietnam’s HRC import segment on China’s drops, buying still limited

22 Mar

Business active in Turkey’s plate market, prices mainly sustained

22 Mar

Ex-China CRC prices soften amid bearish mood for HRC and falling futures

22 Mar

Silicon steel sheet prices in local Chinese market - week 12

21 Mar

Tradable ex-China HRC prices drop by over $20/mt as mood worsens amid falls in local and futures prices

21 Mar

Ex-India HRC prices consolidate at higher levels amid ongoing optimism from EU

21 Mar

Import slab offers active in Turkey, but purchasing slow

21 Mar

HRC trade still silent in Turkey China becomes aggressive in offers

21 Mar

Ex-China stainless steel prices move sideways

20 Mar

Ex-China steel plate prices increase, but local market not so strong

20 Mar

Local Indian CRC prices soften as traders retreat ahead of fiscal year-end

20 Mar

Local Indian HRC trade prices lose ground amid negative demand

17 Mar

US flat rolled steel prices rise substantially week-over-week

17 Mar

HDG export offers increase in Brazil

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