HRC Steel fell to 830.05 USD/T on August 22, 2025, down 0.11% from the previous day. Over the past month, HRC Steel's price has fallen 5.25%, but it is still 12.93% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for HRC Steel.

After demand for steel dropped during the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, steel prices also took a hit. However, in 2021, hot-rolled coil (HRC) steel prices were projected to rebound to around *** U.S. dollars per metric ton—a ** percent recovery from the dip in prices that had continued into 2020. The U.S. market by the end of 2021 The United States is among the markets where hot-rolled coil (HRC) steel prices are the highest in the world. It was expected that U.S. steel distributors and producers, such as Nucor and United States Steel, would benefit from the steel tariffs on U.S. imports that came into effect in the spring of 2018. At the same time, U.S. imports from the countries subjected to the so-called Section 232 tariffs were projected to decline. By the end of 2021, Canada was the main country of origin for the U.S.’s imports for consumption of steel products. Impact on the Chinese market Even though a large part of China's steel exports to the United States had already been restricted through antidumping or countervailing duties, trade tensions put pressure on steel markets worldwide, including China. Chinese steel product imports amounted to ***** million U.S. dollars, making it the ninth country of origin for steel products in the United States. Overall, rolled steel was the seventh largest category of Chinese export goods in 2021, amounting to almost *** billion yuan (approximately ** billion U.S. dollars). This comes after China's steel sector had a drop in sales to its domestic auto sector in early 2019.

Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Commodity: Metals and Metal Products: Cold Rolled Steel Sheet and Strip (WPU101707) from Jun 1982 to Jul 2025 about steel, metals, commodities, PPI, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

Learn about the forecasted growth of the flat hot-rolled steel market in the Middle East, with an expected increase in volume and value over the next decade.

Metal and Steel Price: Mumbai: Cold Rolled Coils 0.63 mm data was reported at 70,280.000 INR/Metric Ton in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 68,510.000 INR/Metric Ton for Mar 2025. Metal and Steel Price: Mumbai: Cold Rolled Coils 0.63 mm data is updated monthly, averaging 48,540.000 INR/Metric Ton from Aug 2003 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 257 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 103,330.000 INR/Metric Ton in Apr 2022 and a record low of 27,750.000 INR/Metric Ton in Oct 2003. Metal and Steel Price: Mumbai: Cold Rolled Coils 0.63 mm data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Joint Plant Committee. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Metal and Steel Sector – Table IN.WAC006: Metal and Steel Retail Prices: Mumbai: Monthly.

Metal and Steel Price: Delhi: Hot Rolled Coils 2.50 mm data was reported at 62,250.000 INR/Metric Ton in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 60,480.000 INR/Metric Ton for Mar 2025. Metal and Steel Price: Delhi: Hot Rolled Coils 2.50 mm data is updated monthly, averaging 44,140.000 INR/Metric Ton from Aug 2003 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 257 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 87,910.000 INR/Metric Ton in Apr 2022 and a record low of 21,000.000 INR/Metric Ton in Oct 2003. Metal and Steel Price: Delhi: Hot Rolled Coils 2.50 mm data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Joint Plant Committee. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Metal and Steel Sector – Table IN.WAC008: Metal and Steel Retail Prices: New Delhi: Monthly. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Why did the Hot Rolled Coils Price Change in July 2025? The Hot Rolled Coil Price Index in the USA increased by 5.2% quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2025, supported by protective tariffs, reduced imports, and deliberate supply-side control from domestic mills.

Baosteel has increased its hot-rolled coil prices by 100 yuan per ton for August, marking a shift after four months of stable pricing.

Nucor raises hot rolled coil prices to $775 amid tariff expectations, testing market acceptance as import tariffs influence US steel industry dynamics.

The Cold Rolled Coil Price Index in the USA declined by 2.4% quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2025, primarily driven by weakening demand in the automotive, HVAC, and home appliance sectors.

Metal and Steel Price: Mumbai: Hot Rolled Coils 3.15 mm data was reported at 61,810.000 INR/Metric Ton in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 61,220.000 INR/Metric Ton for Mar 2025. Metal and Steel Price: Mumbai: Hot Rolled Coils 3.15 mm data is updated monthly, averaging 44,063.000 INR/Metric Ton from Aug 2003 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 257 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 89,950.000 INR/Metric Ton in Apr 2022 and a record low of 23,200.000 INR/Metric Ton in Oct 2003. Metal and Steel Price: Mumbai: Hot Rolled Coils 3.15 mm data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Joint Plant Committee. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Metal and Steel Sector – Table IN.WAC006: Metal and Steel Retail Prices: Mumbai: Monthly.

In the second quarter of financial year 2025, the cost of a 16 mm steel bar in the Indian cities of Chennai and Hyderabad reached ** Indian rupees per kilogram. However, in Delhi, the steel was slightly more affordable. Compared to the previous year, there was a noticeable increase in steel prices across all cities. The significant uptick in the cost of steel in India towards the end of 2020, was believed to be a result of China’s increased demand for Indian iron ore. Crude steel India’s crude steel production has been growing steadily, with the basic oxygen furnace (BOF) being the preferred production method. While both private and public sector companies contribute to this production, the private sector, dominates the market. JSW Steel, in particular, has the highest production capacity in India, contributing significantly to the country’s position as the world’s second-largest producer of steel. Steel consumption in India Steel consumption in India has been on a steady rise, with the country’s rapid industrialization and development in sectors such as construction, automobile, and infrastructure. This upward trend in steel consumption is estimated to persist, with an annual growth rate of **** percent in fiscal year 2024.

Cleveland-Cliffs raises HRC prices to $950 per ton for July, marking a 4.4% increase amid evolving market dynamics and past downturns.

Nucor Corporation raises hot-rolled coil prices for the fourth time in 2025, setting the new base at $820 per short tonne, reflecting dynamic market trends and trade policy influences.

Nucor maintains its hot rolled coil prices at $935 per short tonne, with CSI at $995/tonne, after a series of price hikes in 2025, despite market fluctuations.

Discover how the demand for flat hot-rolled steel coils in China is driving the market to an upward consumption trend. Forecasted growth projections suggest a steady increase in market volume and value over the next decade, reaching 70M tons and $52B respectively by the end of 2035.

The North American steel market is set to see fluctuating HRC prices between $600 and $800 per short tonne, with industry optimism for moderate to significant growth over the next 3-5 years but limited investment in decarbonization.

Nucor has announced another price cut for hot rolled coil, reducing rates by 2.2% to $880 per tonne. This marks the third consecutive decline in May, driven by scrap cost reductions and market uncertainties.

Metal and Steel Price: Kolkata: Hot Rolled Coils 2.00 mm data was reported at 58,810.000 INR/Metric Ton in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 56,420.000 INR/Metric Ton for Mar 2025. Metal and Steel Price: Kolkata: Hot Rolled Coils 2.00 mm data is updated monthly, averaging 45,000.000 INR/Metric Ton from Aug 2003 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 257 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 91,270.000 INR/Metric Ton in Apr 2022 and a record low of 21,650.000 INR/Metric Ton in Oct 2003. Metal and Steel Price: Kolkata: Hot Rolled Coils 2.00 mm data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Joint Plant Committee. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Metal and Steel Sector – Table IN.WAC004: Metal and Steel Retail Prices: Kolkata: Monthly.

Aluminum rose to 2,622.55 USD/T on August 22, 2025, up 1.15% from the previous day. Over the past month, Aluminum's price has fallen 0.87%, but it is still 3.17% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Aluminum - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.