The prices of stainless steel sheet in the European market keep rising on tight supply. Some steel manufacturers were forced to delay orders until July due to the supply situation. The price of 304 2mm thin plate rose by EUR 50/ton. In Germany, the March price is around EUR 1, 230-1, 280/mt and the spot price is around EUR 1, 400/mt. The price in Italy is currently around EUR 1, 350-1, 400/mt, while in Spain the price is about EUR 1, 100/mt.