The webinar “Lithium in South America: An overview of the present and future,” presented the chance to gain valuable insights into the key dynamics currently influencing the lithium markets in South America, alongside expectations for how the regional and global outlook may evolve.

The recent wave of anti-dumping measures approved in Brazil has been met with some concern in China — the country most affected by the Brazilian government’s decisions in this case — but despite the negative impact, Chinese participants see the moves as just another phase of doing business.

Brazilian BEK prices remained influenced by seasonal demand patterns, currency movements and buyer inventory strategies, as early signs of the Middle East conflict impact on pulp markets emerged through logistics and cost considerations.

Brazil’s government has imposed three anti-dumping measures on steel imports so far in 2026, largely targeting shipments from China and, in one case, from India

Discover the significance of Brazil lithium in global markets and the political factors influencing its production potential.

Explore the challenges faced by Venezuela's aluminium industry and its impact on global markets despite production potential.

Explore Brazil's construction sector trends influenced by housing programs and urban infrastructure investments.

Discover the potential effects of US actions on Latin American steel, particularly in Brazil and Mexico amidst trade tensions.

Understand the Brazil steel outlook and what anti-dumping measures mean for market stability and growth in the coming year.

Fastmarkets has corrected its AG-SYB-0078 Crush Margin China Soy (Brazil) M1 Yuan/mt and AG-SYB-0079 Crush Margin China Soy (US Gulf) M1 Yuan/mt, which had all forward curve months published incorrectly in February, and between April and September.