Brazilian pig iron export market strong despite long lead times

Pig iron export prices from Brazil went up again during the week to Friday April 30 despite long lead times.

Fastmarkets' price assessment for pig iron, export, fob port of Vitoria/Rio, Brazil, was $545-560 per tonne on Friday, up from $540-545 per tonne the previous week.

Offers were reported from only one...

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