This statistic represents the projected change in global steel prices from the first quarter of 2012 to the fourth quarter of 2013. In the first quarter of 2012, global steel prices were down *** percent.

HRC Steel fell to 891.06 USD/T on December 2, 2025, down 0.88% from the previous day. Over the past month, HRC Steel's price has risen 5.08%, and is up 29.14% compared to the same time last year, 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.

The Wholesale Price Index of semi finished stainless steel across India during financial year 2024 was around ***. The price index of stainless steel increased by about ** percent from the base financial year of 2012. A huge increase in the index value of the stainless steel was seen in 2022.

United Kingdom ExPI: EU: Basic Metals (BM): Basic Iron & Steel & of Ferro Alloys data was reported at 0.000 2005=100 in Oct 2012. This records a decrease from the previous number of 105.500 2005=100 for Sep 2012. United Kingdom ExPI: EU: Basic Metals (BM): Basic Iron & Steel & of Ferro Alloys data is updated monthly, averaging 40.950 2005=100 from Jan 1996 (Median) to Oct 2012, with 202 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 133.400 2005=100 in Apr 2011 and a record low of 0.000 2005=100 in Oct 2012. United Kingdom ExPI: EU: Basic Metals (BM): Basic Iron & Steel & of Ferro Alloys data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office for National Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Kingdom – Table UK.I045: Foreign Trade Price Index: SIC 2007: 2005=100: Export Price Index: EU.

China Transaction Price: 36 City Avg: Stainless Steel: 2.0, 304/2B Cold Roll data was reported at 14,535.810 RMB/Ton in Oct 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 14,715.190 RMB/Ton for Sep 2025. China Transaction Price: 36 City Avg: Stainless Steel: 2.0, 304/2B Cold Roll data is updated monthly, averaging 16,945.000 RMB/Ton from Dec 2011 (Median) to Oct 2025, with 167 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22,569.000 RMB/Ton in Jan 2012 and a record low of 13,381.000 RMB/Ton in Dec 2015. China Transaction Price: 36 City Avg: Stainless Steel: 2.0, 304/2B Cold Roll data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Price Monitoring Center, NDRC. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Price – Table CN.PA: Price Monitoring Center, NDRC: 36 City Monthly Avg: Transaction Price: Production Material.

United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Metals and Metal Products: Steel Sheet Metal Computer and Peripheral Equipment Enclosures was 143.68100 Index Jun 2011=100 in April of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Metals and Metal Products: Steel Sheet Metal Computer and Peripheral Equipment Enclosures reached a record high of 143.68100 in April of 2025 and a record low of 97.80000 in February of 2012. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Metals and Metal Products: Steel Sheet Metal Computer and Peripheral Equipment Enclosures - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on December of 2025.

At the end of fiscal year 2024, the Wholesale Price Index of metal products across India was around 139. This meant an increase in the WPI of more than 39 percent from the base year of 2012. An overall increase in the price index value was noted over the years from financial year 2013 in the country.

United States - Producer Price Index by Industry: Iron and Steel Mills: Hot Rolled Steel Bars, Carbon (DISCONTINUED) was 88.30000 Index Dec 2010=100 in November of 2017, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Producer Price Index by Industry: Iron and Steel Mills: Hot Rolled Steel Bars, Carbon (DISCONTINUED) reached a record high of 115.60000 in February of 2012 and a record low of 78.80000 in February of 2016. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Producer Price Index by Industry: Iron and Steel Mills: Hot Rolled Steel Bars, Carbon (DISCONTINUED) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on December of 2025.

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United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Metals and Metal Products: Other Sheet Metal Work was 151.86100 Index Jun 2011=100 in August of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Metals and Metal Products: Other Sheet Metal Work reached a record high of 151.92500 in July of 2025 and a record low of 98.80000 in November of 2012. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Metals and Metal Products: Other Sheet Metal Work - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on October of 2025.

India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Miscellaneous: Stainless Steel Utensils data was reported at 155.200 2012=100 in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 151.600 2012=100 for Sep 2018. India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Miscellaneous: Stainless Steel Utensils data is updated monthly, averaging 129.000 2012=100 from Jan 2014 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 155.200 2012=100 in Oct 2018 and a record low of 114.400 2012=100 in Jan 2014. India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Miscellaneous: Stainless Steel Utensils data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Statistics Office. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Inflation – Table IN.IA017: Consumer Price Index: 2012=100: Miscellaneous.

In 2024, after two years of growth, there was decline in the UK market for welded and cold-formed sections of steel, when its value decreased by -1.6% to $629M. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Welded and cold-formed steel sections consumption peaked at $705M in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2024, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Russian iron and steel imports fell to *** billion U.S. dollars in 2022, marking a decrease by over ** percent from the previous year. Over the past 10 years, the highest import value of that commodity group in Russia was recorded at around *** billion U.S. dollars in 2012.

In 2024, the Japanese steel and iron articles market decreased by -10.3% to $22.9B, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption decreased by -19.4% against 2022 indices.

United States - Import Price Index (Harmonized System): Articles of iron or steel, not elsewhere specified or included was 102.40000 Index Dec 2012=100 in December of 2018, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Import Price Index (Harmonized System): Articles of iron or steel, not elsewhere specified or included reached a record high of 104.50000 in April of 2018 and a record low of 95.50000 in March of 2017. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Import Price Index (Harmonized System): Articles of iron or steel, not elsewhere specified or included - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

In 2024, the Asian steel and iron articles market decreased by -4.2% to $103.7B, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $112.6B in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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Malaysia Unit Price Index: PP: Steel and Metal Sections data was reported at 111.400 Jul2012=100 in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 113.000 Jul2012=100 for May 2018. Malaysia Unit Price Index: PP: Steel and Metal Sections data is updated monthly, averaging 100.400 Jul2012=100 from Jul 2012 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 72 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 114.300 Jul2012=100 in Oct 2017 and a record low of 99.200 Jul2012=100 in Sep 2013. Malaysia Unit Price Index: PP: Steel and Metal Sections data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.I045: Unit Building Material Price Index .

In 2024, the global hot-rolled free-cutting steel market decreased by -0.1% to $1.2B, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption decreased by -6.5% against 2022 indices.

The global hot-rolled round stainless steel market totaled $17.9B in 2024, increasing by 2.2% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption increased by +55.9% against 2016 indices.