The Chilean market continues to show a strong presence of Brazilian supply, with deals for 19 cuts in a range of US$ 7,000-7,100/t CFR, according to an importer.
In contrast, Paraguay has practically disappeared from the market in recent days. The source indicated that the prices sought by some Paraguayan companies, in a range of US$ 7,800-8,000/t, are not compatible with the current reality of the Chilean market.
“With those prices, Paraguay has become practically absent from the market,” the importer summarized, reflecting the difficulty of transferring higher origin costs to a destination that is now showing greater price sensitivity.
