Venezuelan HBI trends up on strong demand

Monday, 17 July 2017 21:34:15 (GMT+3)   |   San Diego

On June 14, SteelOrbis reported Venezuelan HBI at $185-205/mt FOB.

According to sources, offers have increased to $200-215/mt FOB after recent deals in late June and early July. This range represents an increase of $15/mt on the bottom of the previous range and $10/mt on the top of the previous range. One seller has been reportedly offering HBI for as high as $220/mt FOB to the US, but it is presently considered an outlier.

Recent Venezuelan HBI deal prices were heard at approximately $255/mt CFR Southern Europe, $245/mt CFR Mexico, and $250/mt CFR US Southern port (Alabama) on approximately a $200/mt FOB Palua level.

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