Brazil Iron Ore & Steel: Secex August Data: Imports Weak, Exports Strengthen
Institutional-grade analysis used by equity desks before repricing events. 12 pages.
Report fact snapshot
- Publisher
- JPMorgan
- Date
- 2026-09-05
- Type
- Industry Report
- Region
- United States, Latin America
- Sector
- Energy & Commodities
- Companies
- Exports Strengthme, Iron, Basic Materials, Rodolfo Angele
Market is pricing this as noise.
Data shows a structural shift is underway.
Sector models are broken — re-rating is imminent.
Based on JPMorgan research, September 2026 data and regional breakdowns
Key Research Signals
Market is pricing this as noise.
Data shows a structural shift is underway.
Why it matters: Identifies the exact point where consensus models diverge from actual data.
A re-rating catalyst is approaching.
Consensus has not yet reflected this shift.
Why it matters: Frames the catalyst window before violent repricing begins.
Winners are concentrated in this space.
Specific companies are structurally outperforming.
Why it matters: Tracks the capital rotation toward structural winners before it becomes consensus.
What You Gain From This Report
Decision Insight
Mispricing is not yet reflected in consensus models.
Missed Risk
Without the full report, you miss the company-level breakdown that separates winners from losers.
Timing Advantage
The catalyst window is open now — consensus repricing will close it within quarters.
What you miss without the full report:
- Company-level positioning and stock picks
- Valuation assumptions and model inputs
- Price target logic and catalyst timeline
Why Institutional Investors Care
Mispricing windows like this typically precede sector re-rating events.
Early positioning in structural winners often leads to outsized returns when consensus catches up.
The catalyst window narrows as monthly data becomes consensus, making near-term positioning critical.
Report Summary
rebound sequentially but stay down y/y. Iron ore exports totaled 37,152kt, down 1.7% m/m and 7.6% y/y. Year-over-year, São Luís (-10.2%) and Itaguaí (-13.4%) contracted, while Goitacazes rose (+13.5%) and Vitória was flattish (+0.2%). Flat steel imports came in at 234.7kt, up 14.7% m/m but down 17.0% y/y, pushing the LatAm Metals & Mining YTD decrease to -22.8%. Uncoated products rose 16.0% m/m as CRC (+508.8%) drove the gain, while coated products climbed 25.0%. YTD, uncoated products are down 21.4%, led by HRC (-35.7%) and CRC (-30.1%). Long steel imports fell 26.2% m/m but rose 20.2% y/y. On the export side, flat steel exports totaled 58.5kt, Banco J.P. Morgan S.A. up 5.0% m/m and 42.6% y/y (YTD +40.4%). Uncoated products rose 7.0% m/m on a 438.8% HRC hike, partially offset by a 20.5% C
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Key Takeaways
- 7% m/m and 7.6% y/y. Year-over-year, São Luís (-10.2%) and Itaguaí (-13.4%)
- 2% m/m but rose 20.2% y/y. On the export side, flat steel exports totaled 58.5kt, Banco J.P. Morgan S.A.
- Iron ore exporats decreased another month. In August, total iron ore exports
- Flat steel imports down 17.0% y/y. Flat steel imports totaled 234.7kt in
- 8%, pushing uncoated products up by 16.0%, while coated products also
- 1% and 27.5% respectively, driving uncoated products down 6.5%, while
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