According to Brazilian customs statistics, Brazil’s pig iron exports amounted to around 314,000 tons in January, experiencing an increase of 0.6% compared to the previous month.

During the period, the exports were mostly to the US, totaling around 288,000 tons. Mexico ranked second with 21,000 tons, followed by the Asian countries with 5,200 tons.

The deliveries in January were mainly shipped by suppliers in the states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo, where delivered a total of approximately 189,000 tons.