Brazil exported 3,900 mt of heavy plates in August against 4,700 mt in July.
The shipments in August were all destined to South American countries, at an average of $1,062/mt, FOB conditions.
The exports were almost entirely from Usiminas (3,800 mt at $1,066/mt), while small volumes were shipped by ArcelorMittal, traders, and Gerdau.
Meanwhile, Brazil imported 2,200 mt of heavy plates in August, against 500 mt in July.
The imports were from China (1,800 mt at $727/mt) and Europe (300 mt at $1,168/mt), also FOB conditions. Small volumes were imported from the US and from Japan.
