Sales of flat rolled steel by Brazilian distributors reached 354,100 tons in October against 361,700 tons in September, according to the INDA industry institute.
On the same comparative basis, INDA-related distribution chain acquisitions decreased by 4.6 percent to 343,500 tons, while inventory levels decreased by 1.0 percent to 1.073 million tons. tons, which corresponds to 3.0 months of consumption, which is considered an "uncomfortable" level in the sector when exceeding 2.8 months of consumption.
Imports in October increased by 4.0 percent to 251,100 tons, including heavy sheets, HRC, CRC, galvanized, HDG, pre-painted and galvalum products.
Compared to October In 2024, sales in October 2025 increased by 1.3 percent, purchases decreased by 3.6 percent, and imports decreased by 9.2 percent.
INDA's expectations for November 2025 are that acquisitions and sales should decrease by 4 percent compared to October 2025.
Speaking at a conference with analysts, Carlos Loureiro, executive president of INDA, said that Brazilian flat-rolled steel producers will raise their prices by 5-8 percent in January 2026, adding that with such an increase, prices will return to the levels seen in January 2025.
He mentioned that prices have consistently declined throughout 2025, which has been negatively affected by imports from China, mainly at dumping prices.
