The average import price reached US$258.09 per tonne in October. The exchange rate and tight supply are raising costs for mills.
Context and confirmed data
This report brings together the latest available figures and explains what is already confirmed, without turning short-term changes into definitive forecasts.
Impact on household budgets
The final retail effect also depends on exchange rates, freight, energy, inventories, contracts and distribution margins. Pass-through can therefore vary by city and retailer.
What consumers should monitor
Compare prices per kilogram or litre, check package sizes and keep a purchase history. A price series is more reliable than a single promotion or one-day increase.
Responsible reading: the figures show a market trend, but they do not by themselves determine the date or size of a possible consumer price increase.
