CRC imports in Brazil are negotiated in average at $900/mt, CFR conditions, stable from two weeks ago, according to sources.
In November, Brazil exported 2,100 mt of CRC, in average at $1,409/mt, and imported 47,600 mt at $649/mt, against respectively 1,900 mt at $1,187/mt and 31,500 mt at $700/mt in October, all FOB conditions.
Preliminary numbers show declines in both Brazilian import and export volumes of CRC in December.
In the Brazilian domestic market, CRC of the basic commercial grades is offered in medium to large volumes by the producers at BRL 6,700/mt ($1,359/mt), also stable in BRL from two weeks ago, ex-works, no taxes included.
USD = BRL 4.93 (January 4)