Wire rod exports from Brazil have reached 22,800 mt in September, against 6,400 mt in August, according to customs data.
The exports in September were from ArcelorMittal (22,700 mt at $792/mt), and Simec (100 mt at $685/mt), FOB conditions.
The destinations were the US (17,600 mt at $825/mt), and South American countries (5,200 mt at $678/mt).
Meanwhile, Brazil imported 41,600 mt of wire rod in September, against 28,200 mt in August.
The imports were from China (31,600 mt at $605/mt), Egypt (6,100 mt at $610/mt), Russia, (3,000 mt at $560/mt), the EU (700 mt at $1,008/mt), and Japan (200 mt at $1,128/mt), also FOB conditions.