Brazil exported 42,100 mt of hot dipped galvanized products (HDG) in June, 4.5 percent less than in May, at an average FOB price increased by 5.8 percent to $847/mt.
CSN exported 22,900 mt at $816/mt, while Usiminas exported 16,100 mt at $892/mt and ArcelorMittal exported 3,000 mt at $846/mt, all FOB conditions with price deals probably closed in April.
The main destination was the US, 25,100 mt at $805/mt, while 16,300 mt was shipped to Latin America at $919/mt, of which 11,200 mt at $979/mt to Argentina, all FOB conditions.
A local exporter mentioned that Brazilian producers remain negotiating HDG for export in average at $760/mt, FOB conditions, a reference price already stable for three weeks.
Meanwhile, Brazil imported in June 18,300 mt of HDG from China at $694/mt, FOB conditions.