en.Wedoany.com Reported - According to statistics released by the Brazil Steel Institute (Instituto Aço Brasil) on June 19, 2026, Brazil's cumulative crude steel output from January to May 2026 reached 13.4 million tons, down 1.9% compared to the same period in 2025. Monthly output in May was 2.8 million tons, up 2.4% year-on-year, showing signs of recovery. During the same period, domestic steel sales in Brazil totaled 8.7 million tons, up 0.9% year-on-year; imports reached 2.4 million tons, down 17% year-on-year; and exports totaled 4.4 million tons, up 7.8% year-on-year. Apparent consumption stood at 10.8 million tons, down 4.1% year-on-year.

Looking at May's monthly data, Brazil's crude steel output was 2.8 million tons, up 2.4% year-on-year; domestic sales reached 1.8 million tons, up 1.3% year-on-year. Exports totaled 645,000 tons, down 35% year-on-year; imports were 312,000 tons, down sharply by 55.4% year-on-year. Apparent consumption was 2.1 million tons, down 14.1% year-on-year. The significant decline in imports is closely related to Brazil's recent implementation of a 25% tariff quota on overseas steel and related anti-dumping measures.

In terms of industry confidence, the Steel Industry Confidence Index (ICIA) released by the Brazil Steel Institute fell to 47.8 points in June 2026, down 12.1 points from May, once again falling below the 50-point boom-bust line and hitting the lowest level of the year. An ICIA reading below 50 points indicates that industry executives hold a pessimistic outlook on prospects.

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