AIIS: Imports to the US increase in July

Thursday, 09 September 2010 02:25:46 (GMT+2)

"The increase in the year to date period in 2010 compared to 2009 was 25.7 percent or 2.47 million tons.  While the product mix for imports has clearly shifted from 2009, it is interesting to note that the total increase in semifinished steel imported by domestic mills was also 2.47 million tons, representing 99.9 percent of the total increase during the year so far in 2010 compared to 2009," concluded Phelps. 

Total Steel imports in July 2010 were 2.4 million tons compared to 2.035 million tons in June 2010, a 18.6 percent increase, and a 143.6 percent increase compared to July 2009.

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