According to statistics released by customs, Brazil imported 6,487 tonnes of welded steel pipes in April, slumping by 69% YoY and decreasing by 36% from March.

In April, China was the largest exporter of welded steel pipes to Brazil with 1,318 tonnes in comparison of 2,2,11 tonnes in March. Meanwhile, Brazil’s imports of seamless steel pipes amounted to 7,212 tonnes in April, rising by 19% YoY while falling by 10% from a month ago.

Germany was the largest seamless steel pipes supplier to Brazil with 1,519 tonnes in April, lower than 1,983 tonnes in March.