In January this year, Brazilian crude steel production totaled 2.8 million metric tons, rising by 8.3 percent as compared to December and up by 1.1 percent from January 2012, according to preliminary data released by the Brazil Steel ...
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In 2012, Brazil's crude steel output fell 1.5 percent compared to 2011 to 34.7 million metric tons, according to the Brazil Steel Institute (IABr). In 2011, Brazilian crude steel output had increased by 6.8 percent on year-on-year basis. ...
The Brazilian steelmakers predicted that the input costs would decrease in 2013 and the fierce price competition against the imports of steel products may be released, helping the Brazilian steel enterprises to decrease loss made in 2012. ...
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It is learned that Brazilian steel sector expecting a relief of its cost structure for 2013, which is able to reduce the deficit registered in 2012. Last year, the federal government released several measures in favor of local steel sector ...
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Reportedly, the Brazilian steelmakers are expecting better performance in 2013 due to lower costs structures and competition against imports. The favorable measure announced by the government includes reduction of industrial energy ...
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Reuters reported that Brazilian flat steelmakers led by Cia Siderúrgica Nacional SA will raise prices as early as this month,in a move that may face mild resistance from clients as inventory remains low. As per report"CSN announced ...
Business News Americas reported that Brazilian crude steel production increased 2.4% to 2.8 million tonnes in November, and slipped 1.4% to 32.1Mt in the first 11 months of the year According to a statement released by the association ...
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Reuters reported that steelmakers in Brazil will likely witness a recovery in sales and a reduction in excess capacity next year as recent government measures to revive growth are bearing fruit. Instituto Aço Brasil said that ...
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According to the Brazilian Steel Institute (IABr), Brazil's steel product sales volumes will rebound and the surplus production will be reduced in 2013. IABr expected the domestic sales volumes of rolled steel products to rise to 23.40 ...
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