It is reported that the prices of carbon steel flat products have gradually increased to around €505~510/ton in North Europe for March, still lower than the performance in a year ago at around €550~630/ton.

Additionally, the European steel mills hiked the prices of HRC for Q2 shipments with an increasing range at €20/ton, as ArcelorMittal released its prices of HRC, CRC and HGI for Q2 are nearly €540/ton and €580~620/ton respectively.

HR of Northwestern Europe for April shipment at €530-550/ton, but buyers bid below €515/ton.