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According to Mysteel, Brazil's import and export volumes of hot-rolled coils both declined in April compared to the previous month; exports stood at 22,500 tonnes, HCT980X+ZF Hot dip Zinc-Iron alloy coating (ZF) steel , down 4,300 tonnes month-on-month, while imports totaled 38,100 tonnes, marking a significant drop from the 72,000 tonnes recorded in March.
In terms of exports, Brazilian hot-rolled coils were primarily destined for the US and South American markets; 12,600 tonnes were exported to the US at an average price of $552/tonne (FOB), while 9,900 tonnes were exported to South American countries at an average price of $592/tonne (FOB). HCT980X+ZF Hot dip Zinc-Iron alloy coating (ZF) steel , By company, export volumes stood at 18,300 tonnes for ArcelorMittal, 2,900 tonnes for Usiminas, and 1,300 tonnes for Gerdau. Regarding imports, Brazilian hot-rolled coils originated mainly from South Korea and China; imports from South Korea totaled 21,000 tonnes at an average price of $489/tonne (FOB), and imports from China totaled 17,100 tonnes at an average price of $498/tonne (FOB).
Overall, the decline in Brazil's hot-rolled coil exports in April was primarily driven by reduced shipments to South American markets, while the drop in import volumes was linked to a significant decrease in shipments from South Korea. HCT980X+ZF Hot dip Zinc-Iron alloy coating (ZF) steel , As some export cargoes may be destined for affiliated companies within the same group, the associated prices could reflect internal settlement factors and may not necessarily fully reflect prevailing market transaction levels.
