Brazilian exports of pig iron reached 379,000 mt in July, against 247,500 mt in June, according to customs.
The main destinations in July were the US (275,300 mt at $504/mt), Mexico (45,300 mt at $485/mt), the Netherlands (39,000 mt at $550/mt), Asia (18,800 mt at $534/mt), Australia (400 mt at $545/mt) and Argentina (200 mt at $769/mt), all FOB conditions.
The shipments were from producers in the southeastern states of Minas Gerais and Espirito Santo (325,800 mt at $505/mt), Pará, in the north (50,200 mt at $530/mt) and Mato Grosso do Sul, in the central western region (3,000 mt at $481/mt).