Latin America Steel Index
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Gain a competitive edge with MEPS expertly researched Carbon Steel index for the Latin America market. Unlike our steel Prices, index data tables provide you with the relative change instead of the actual price, making it easy to spot price shifts and trends.Our Latin America Carbon Steel index covers a wide range of major long and flat steel products at a competitive subscription rate.To learn more about our independent data and how we can help your business, please contact us. For even more insights, browse our collection of in-depth steel reviews.Read more Read less
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With your 12-month single-licence subscription, you'll receive the latest Latin America Carbon Steel steel price index, updated monthly, and 3 years of historical data as standard.MEPS Latin America Carbon Steel steel price index includes data for a wide range of key steel products. Find out more about which steel product data is included with your subscription by viewing the pricing table below.Licensing information
All MEPS subscription rates are for a single-user licence. with multi-user licences available as well. To discuss company licence options, please contact us.Key flat and long product data
Our Latin America steel index tables cover major flat and long products including hot rolled coil and plate, cold rolled coil and bright drawn bar. Find out which steel product data is included with your subscription by viewing the pricing table below.Historical Latin America Carbon Steel index tables
Get insights into past trends and market performance with 3 years of historical data at no extra cost.How can I access my subscription?
Accessing your subscription couldn’t be easier. Simply log in to your MEPS portal account to view. If you pay online using by card, your subscription will be ready to view immediately. Orders paid for by bank transfer will take longer to process.Are MEPS Latin America steel indices reliable?
MEPS is the trusted source for businesses that need dependable steel market intelligence. Our Latin America Carbon Steel index tables have been independently researched by experienced steel analysts based on trusted, long-standing relationships with leading steel companies.This means we’re able to provide significantly more accurate indices than our competitors. We’re trusted by over 5,000 subscribers, including household names and global manufacturers.Which countries are included?
MEPS Latin America Carbon Steel index provides the current benchmark price for the key markets within the selected region, based on a weighted average. Details of the specific markets covered can be found below. If you’re purchasing a Billet, Ferrous Scrap or Raw Materials & Semi-Finished subscription, countries included are listed in the table column headings.Need assistance?
Our team are always happy to help connect you with the right data and products; just get in touch. Alternatively, you can find more information on our FAQs page.- GBP 280 per data table (single-user licence)
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Index based on prices in US dollars per tonne. January 2009 = 100
Latin America Steel Index
| Month | Hot Rolled Coil | Hot Rolled Plate | Cold Rolled Coil | Hot Dipped Galvanised Coil | Wire Rod | Sections & Beams | Rebar | Merchant Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun-2024 | ||||||||
| Jul-2024 | 98.2 | 87.8 | 107.7 | 92.1 | 124.1 | 160.8 | 129.9 | 154.6 |
| Aug-2024 | 97.8 | 87.7 | 108.7 | 92.4 | 120.1 | 156.4 | 125.4 | 151.6 |
| Sep-2024 | 97.4 | 87.1 | 109.1 | 92.5 | 119.6 | 150.5 | 124.7 | 145.1 |
| Oct-2024 | 99.2 | 88.7 | 110.9 | 94.2 | 119.9 | 152.8 | 124.7 | 147.3 |
| Nov-2024 | 93.9 | 86.2 | 105.4 | 90.4 | 111.4 | 145.4 | 118.9 | 140.2 |
| Dec-2024 | 91.1 | 83.6 | 102.5 | 87.7 | 106.1 | 139.5 | 115.3 | 134.4 |
| Jan-2025 | 92.3 | 84.9 | 98.3 | 83.3 | 104.9 | 138.0 | 113.9 | 133.0 |
| Feb-2025 | 93.4 | 87.6 | 99.6 | 84.5 | 104.2 | 141.7 | 113.5 | 136.3 |
| Mar-2025 | 92.4 | 86.7 | 99.8 | 84.9 | 103.6 | 140.2 | 111.7 | 134.9 |
| Apr-2025 | 100.0 | 91.6 | 107.2 | 91.1 | 108.8 | 149.9 | 120.3 | 143.8 |
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Latin America Steel Index
MEPS regional average steel indices for Latin America are derived from an arithmetic average of prices in Brazil and Mexico. Prices are collected in the appropriate local currency and converted into US dollars to provide a basis for comparison. Indices are calculated by comparing the current price with the corresponding value in January 2009. This base value has an index number of 100.
