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    October 20, 2025

    Nucor HR spot price flat at $875/ton

    Written by David Schollaert

    Nucor kept its consumer spot price (CSP) for hot-rolled coil at $875 per short ton (st) for the ninth straight week.

    The Charlotte, N.C.-based steelmaker said in a letter on Monday that the CSP for its West Coast joint venture, California Steel Industries (CSI), would also remain the same as last week at $935/st.

    Lead times of 3 to 5 weeks will continue to be offered, the letter said.

    To track steel mill price announcements, you can use the calendar on our website here.

    SMU’s HR spot price stood at an average of $800/st as of Tuesday, Oct. 14, unchanged from the previous week. The next SMU HR price update will be on Tuesday evening.

    David Schollaert

    David Schollaert is deputy editor-in-chief for Steel Market Update. David joined SMU after more than a decade in the metals and mining industry in a myriad of different roles. Much of his early experience and expertise were within the coverage and analysis of steel-making raw materials and served previously as senior editor of the CRU Prices Service. Most recently, however, before his return to market analysis, David held roles as a metals buyer and an operations manager for raw material suppliers. He can be contacted at david@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-720-1008.

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