Wire rod exports from Brazil declined to 18,000 mt in February from 20,400 mt in January, according to customs.
The exports in January were from ArcelorMittal, (16,400 mt at $917/mt), Gerdau (1,500 mt at $662/mt) and Simec (100 mt at $1,019/mt), all FOB conditions.
The destinations were the US (8,800 mt at $1,028/mt), South American countries (7,600 mt at $713/mt), and Canada (1,600 mt at $1,058/mt).
Meanwhile, Brazil imported 10,500 mt of wire rod in February, against 9,500 mt in January.
The imports were from China (5,900 mt at $645/mt) Russia (4,200 mt at $636/mt) and Germany (400 mt at $1,163/mt), also FOB conditions.
