Alacero published statistical data about Latin American Steel Market January to May 2012

In May 2012, the produced volume of crude steel in Latina America reached 5.7 million tons, with 348 tons less than in the same month of 2011, representing a decline of - 6%. The variation between April-May 2012 is -1% for the region. Mexico reached 1.6 million tons in May 2012, 7% more than in May 2011. In May 2012, the production of crude steel dropped in Argentina and Brazil (-8% and -12%) compared to May 2011. Regarding finished steel trade, during January-April 2012, there was a regional deficit of -4.1 million tons, significantly higher than the -2.3 million tons imbalance of the same period in 2011. All countries of the region showed a deficit in the period going from January to April 2012. The greatest one was recorded in Mexico, with a volume of 1.5 million tons. Besides Mexico, Colombia and Peru had significant deficits, with 568.922 and 474.283 tons respectively.

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