Retrieve LME Steel HRC FOB China (STEEL-HR) prices through this API

Introduction

Metals-API. This API not only provides the latest pricing information but also empowers developers to create innovative applications that leverage real-time metals data. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of LME Steel HRC prices, delve into the capabilities of the Metals-API, and discuss how developers can utilize its features to enhance their applications.

Metals-API Information

About LME Steel HRC FOB China (STEEL-HR)

API Description

Metals-API is designed to provide developers with a comprehensive suite of tools to access and manipulate metals data. This API enables the retrieval of real-time and historical prices, making it an invaluable resource for applications that require up-to-date information on metal prices, including LME Steel HRC FOB China.

Key Features and Endpoints

• Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for various metals, including LME Steel HRC FOB China. Developers can retrieve the latest prices and integrate them into their applications seamlessly.
• Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates for most metals dating back to 2019. This feature allows developers to analyze past market trends and make informed predictions about future movements.
• Bid And Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature enables developers to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for metals, providing insights into market liquidity and pricing dynamics.
• Convert Endpoint: The Metals-API includes a currency conversion endpoint, allowing users to convert amounts between different metals or to/from USD. This is particularly useful for applications that require multi-currency support.
• Time-Series Endpoint: Developers can query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of their choice, enabling detailed analysis of price movements over time.
• Fluctuation Endpoint: This endpoint provides information about how metal prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, helping businesses understand volatility in the market.
• Carat Endpoint: Retrieve information about gold rates by carat, which is essential for applications dealing with jewelry and precious metals.
• Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: This feature allows developers to query the API for the lowest and highest prices of metals over a specified period, aiding in market analysis.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Developers can access OHLC data for specific time periods, providing a comprehensive view of market performance.
• Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, which is invaluable for long-term market analysis.
• API Key: Each user is provided with a unique API key that must be included in requests to authenticate access to the API.
• API Response: The API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default, ensuring consistency in data presentation.
• Available Endpoints: The Metals-API offers a comprehensive list of endpoints, each designed to provide specific functionalities tailored to user needs.
• Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint returns all available metal symbols, allowing developers to easily identify the metals they can work with.
• Gold Price India Endpoint: Retrieve the latest gold prices in India, which is crucial for applications focused on regional markets.
• News Endpoint: Stay updated with the latest news articles related to various metals, providing context and insights into market movements.

List of Symbols

Metals-API Supported Symbols page.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1748397673,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-05-28",
    "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

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1748311273,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-05-27",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915,
        "XPD": 0.000748
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Time-series Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-05-21",
    "end_date": "2025-05-28",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-05-21": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-05-23": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-05-28": {
            "XAU": 0.000482,
            "XAG": 0.03815,
            "XPT": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "XAU",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1748397673,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-05-21",
    "end_date": "2025-05-28",
    "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"
}

OHLC (Open/High/Low/Close) Price Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1748397673,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-05-28",
    "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"
}

Bid/Ask Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1748397673,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-05-28",
    "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"
}

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation. To explore the complete list of supported symbols, check out the Metals-API Supported Symbols page. The future of metal markets is bright, and with the right tools, developers can harness the power of real-time data to drive innovation and success.