Fetch LME Steel HRC FOB China (STEEL-HR) prices with our API

Introduction

LME Steel HRC FOB China (STEEL-HR) prices are pivotal for stakeholders in the steel industry, influencing everything from production costs to market strategies. With the advent of advanced APIs, developers can now access this vital information seamlessly, enabling them to build innovative applications that cater to the needs of the market. In this blog post, we will delve into the capabilities of the Metals-API, exploring its features, endpoints, and the transformative potential it holds for the metals industry.

Metals-API Information

About LME Steel HRC FOB China (STEEL-HR)

API Description

Metals-API is designed to provide developers with real-time and historical data on various metals, including LME Steel HRC FOB China prices. It empowers users to build next-generation applications that can analyze market trends, perform currency conversions, and retrieve historical data with ease. The API's capabilities are vast, making it an essential tool for anyone involved in the metals market.

Key Features and Endpoints

• Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for all available metals, updated based on your subscription plan. For example, a typical response might look like this:

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1755226832,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-15",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000482,
        "XAG": 0.03815,
        "XPT": 0.000912,
        "XPD": 0.000744,
        "XCU": 0.294118,
        "XAL": 0.434783,
        "XNI": 0.142857,
        "XZN": 0.344828
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

• Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical exchange rates for any date since 1999. This endpoint allows for detailed analysis of past market performance. A typical response might look like this:

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1755140432,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-14",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915,
        "XPD": 0.000748
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

• Bid And Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature allows users to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for metals, providing insights into market liquidity and pricing dynamics. A sample response might be:

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1755226832,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-15",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "bid": 0.000481,
            "ask": 0.000483,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        },
        "XAG": {
            "bid": 0.0381,
            "ask": 0.0382,
            "spread": 0.0001
        },
        "XPT": {
            "bid": 0.000911,
            "ask": 0.000913,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

• Convert Endpoint: This endpoint allows for easy conversion of any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD. For instance:

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "XAU",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1755226832,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

• Time-Series Endpoint: This feature allows users to query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of their choice, enabling in-depth analysis of price movements over time. A typical response could be:

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-08",
    "end_date": "2025-08-15",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-08-08": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-08-10": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-08-15": {
            "XAU": 0.000482,
            "XAG": 0.03815,
            "XPT": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

• Fluctuation Endpoint: This endpoint provides information about how currencies fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, which is crucial for understanding market volatility. A sample response might look like this:

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-08",
    "end_date": "2025-08-15",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "start_rate": 0.000485,
            "end_rate": 0.000482,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.62
        },
        "XAG": {
            "start_rate": 0.03825,
            "end_rate": 0.03815,
            "change": -0.0001,
            "change_pct": -0.26
        },
        "XPT": {
            "start_rate": 0.000915,
            "end_rate": 0.000912,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.33
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to retrieve the open, high, low, and close prices for a specific time period, providing a comprehensive view of market performance. A typical response could be:

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1755226832,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-15",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "open": 0.000485,
            "high": 0.000487,
            "low": 0.000481,
            "close": 0.000482
        },
        "XAG": {
            "open": 0.03825,
            "high": 0.0383,
            "low": 0.0381,
            "close": 0.03815
        },
        "XPT": {
            "open": 0.000915,
            "high": 0.000918,
            "low": 0.00091,
            "close": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

• Historical LME Endpoint: This endpoint provides access to historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, allowing for extensive analysis of market trends over the years.

success, timestamp, base, date, and rates. The rates field contains the actual exchange rates for the requested metals, providing a clear and concise view of the current market situation.

List of Symbols

Metals-API Supported Symbols page. This resource is invaluable for developers looking to integrate specific metals into their applications.

Conclusion

Metals-API offers a robust and versatile solution for developers seeking to access real-time and historical data on metals, including the critical LME Steel HRC FOB China (STEEL-HR) prices. By leveraging its various endpoints, developers can create applications that provide valuable insights into market trends, perform currency conversions, and analyze historical data.

Metals-API Documentation and explore the endless possibilities that await.