2020, a decrease of 6.0% on March 2019. Brazil’s crude steel production for March 2020 was 2.6 million tons, down by 8.2% on March 2019. The main raw materials (Pig iron, shredded scrap) the price
of an increased in raw material cost is greater than an increased in HRC market price. The company expects the lower of production and sales due to the slowdown of Tolling during Q4/18. The company
). Total Gross Refinery Margin (Total GRM) rose 67% YoY and 26% QoQ, while Market GRM lowered from the decreasing production volume. Moreover, the average crude price adjusted upward in the quarter, leading
sales volumes. The sharp decline in the Finished Goods prices has also led to a decline in Raw material prices and the Company suffered devaluation loss on Finished Goods stock, Raw Material in stock and
. Total GRM increased by 5% YoY and 17% QoQ from the improved Market GRM that rose due to significant increase of production after the turnaround maintenance (TAM) , combined with crude cost that benefited
market, where the oil business is in on a downward trajectory following slowing global economy due to the trade war between the US and China. The Dubai crude price in 2019 averaged at 63.51 $/BBL, a
sales volumes plus greater main raw material costs from higher crude oil price and tight market supply. However, the overall spread margin was improved and bring 23.9% gross profit margin comparing to
despite of the drastically decline in Ethylene and Glycerin price from ample supply plus lower crude oil price. 2. In Q2 2019, Selling and Administrative Expenses was 338 MTHB, increased by 59 MTHB or 21.1
profit margin was slightly brought down by 0.9% of gross profit margin due to turnaround costs and the rise of main raw material prices from tight supply plus greater crude oil prices. 2. In Q2 2018
or 17.2% due the drastic decline in Ethylene and Glycerin price from ample supply plus lower crude oil price. 2. In Q3 2019, Selling and Administrative Expenses was 361 MTHB, increased by 42 MTHB or