According to the initial data from the Brazilian Ministry of Development Industry and Foreign Trade, In May this year, the Brazilian iron ore exports to 27.2 million tones, compared with in April rose 16.4%, compared with the same period last year rose 1.4%.
In may, Brazil's total iron ore was $2.95 billion, also rose 16.4% month-on-month, up 7.2% from a year earlier.
In may, Brazil steel semi-finished products exports for 353700 metric tons, compared with April fell by 32.6%, compared with the same period last year growth of 46.1%; Total exports reached $238 million, fell by 11.3%, down 39.9% year-on-year.
In addition, in May, Brazil's flat steel exports totaled 144400 tones, down 20% month-on-month, fell 39% year on year; Total exports is $134 million, fell 6.1%, fell 34.7% year on year.
Written by Dora Men