Wire rod exports from Brazil reached 13,600 mt in May, against 36,600 mt in April, according to customs data.
The exports in May were from ArcelorMittal (13,000 mt at $739/mt) and Simec (600 mt at $978/mt), FOB conditions.
The destinations were the Dominican Republic (5,500 mt at $671/mt), South American countries (5,400 mt at $764/mt) and the US (2,700 mt at $952/mt), all FOB conditions.
Meanwhile, Brazil imported 15,700 mt of wire rod in May, against 37,500 mt in April. The imports were from China (10,500 mt at $625/mt), Russia (4,900 mt at $644/mt) and Germany (300 mt at $1,100/mt), also FOB conditions.
