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    December 9, 2025

    SMU Price Ranges: Coated and plate inch higher, other products stable

    Written by Brett Linton

    SMU’s sheet and plate prices took a breather this week, holding relatively steady at multi-month highs.

    Following nearly two months of increases, prices for hot-rolled (HR) and cold-rolled (CR) coil were unchanged from last week. HR prices remain at $895 per short ton (st), the highest level they have been at since April, having risen $65/st in the last month. CR prices held at a five-month high of $1,070/st and have increased $50/st from early November.

    Brett Linton

    Brett Linton is a digital operations analyst for Steel Market Update, where he began his career. Linton has been in the steel industry since 2010. He has held roles as a category manager and strategic insights director at Reibus before returning to SMU in 2024. He is a graduate of The University of North Georgia with a degree in Finance and Accounting. Brett can be reached at brett@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-314-0179.

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