Current Price
$739.3
$/t
Week-on-Week
+0.00%
vs prior week
Layer
L1
Metals
Last Updated
2026-04-20
PackIndex Weekly
About the Hot Rolled Coil Steel Index
Hot Rolled Coil (HRC) steel is the primary input for aerosol cans, metal containers, and industrial packaging. PackIndex tracks HRC weekly. North American HRC trades at $/short ton; European at $/t.
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North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | $720 per short ton | PackIndex benchmark |
| Canada | CAD converted | Live FX at PackIndex |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live FX at PackIndex |
Latin America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | BRL converted | BRL-linked |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live rates at PackIndex |
| Colombia / Chile | COP / CLP | Live rates at PackIndex |
Hot Rolled Coil Steel — market activity since 2026-04-20
Since 2026-04-20, the PackIndex HRC index recorded 15 price updates · 0 major moves since 2026-04-20. The current level and the recent path are available on the Essential plan.
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Common questions
What is the current hot rolled coil steel price?
PackIndex puts hot rolled coil steel at $739.3 $/t (15 price updates · 0 major moves since 2026-04-20 — live level on Essential).
What drives the hot rolled coil steel price?
The PackIndex HRC index is driven by movements in underlying commodity and energy markets.
How often is the hot rolled coil steel price updated?
PackIndex updates the HRC index weekly.
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