CRC imports in Brazil are negotiated in average at $840/mt, CFR conditions, against $820/mt two weeks ago, according to sources.
In March, Brazil exported 19,800 mt of CRC, in average at $861/mt and imported 54,600 mt at $651/mt, against respectively 12,000 mt at $863/mt and 32,300 mt at $635/mt in February, all FOB conditions.
In the Brazilian domestic market, CRC of the basic commercial grades is now offered in medium to large volumes by the producers at BRL 6,700/mt ($1,293/mt), against BRL 6,450/mt two weeks ago, ex-works, full taxes except IPI.
USD = BRL 5.18 (April 23)