Brazilian slab export prices rise as sellers probe new levels

Brazilian slab export prices rose this past week, when sellers increased offers in an attempt to achieve higher price levels.

Fastmarkets' weekly price assessment for steel slab, export, fob main port Brazil rose to $670-685 per tonne fob on Thursday December 24, up from $650-670 per tonne fob on Friday December 18.

Sellers have been probing...

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