CRC imports in Brazil are negotiated in average at $850/mt, CFR conditions, against $870/mt two weeks ago, according to sources.
In February, Brazil exported 12,000 mt of CRC at $883/mt and imported 32,300 mt at $630/mt, against respectively 4,800 mt at $901/mt and 21,500 mt at $671/mt in January, both 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 6,500/mt ($1,325/mt), against BRL 6,600/mt two weeks ago, ex-works, full taxes except IPI.
USD = BRL 4.98 (March 25)