Indian Pellet Exporters Expecting Gains over Higher Pellet Offers

As per trade sources report to SteelMint, an Odisha (east India) based pellet exporters are hopeful of a realization of upto USD 95-96/MT, CFR China. A pellet maker informed there better chances of striking a deal soon.  SteelMint assessed Fe 63% pellets at USD 95-96/MT, CFR China which is equivalent to USD 87-89/MT, FoB India.

Last week offers were at USD 93-95/MT, CFR levels. Higher grade (Fe 64%) Indian pellet may fetch prices of USD 97/MT, CFR China.

Pellet premium for Fe 65% grade has increased from USD 30/MT, CFR China to USD 31/MT, CFR China.
Pellet -Trend of Spot BF Pellet Premium for Last Ten Weeks in 2017-130717

Ex-mines realization of Indian pellet increases:  As per our analysis export realization from Odisha to China is currently at around INR 4500-4600/MT(loaded to wagons, GST Extra) while on the other hand presently domestics offers are around INR 3900-4100/MT(loaded to wagons, GST Extra). Rising prices in global market has increased realization.

Particulars In USD/MT In INR/MT
Indian Pellet (CNF China basis)  96  6,192
Freight from India to China  8  516
Indian Pellet Offers (FoB basis)  88  5,676
Port Expenses  5  300
Export Duty  Nil  Nil
Logistics from Odisha plant to Port  12  800
Loaded to wagons realization (GST Extra)  71  4,576

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