According to the latest figures from the US International Trade Commission, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled 1,268,064 mt in July, a 2.4 percent decrease month-on-month but a 58.8 percent increase year-on-year.
Turkey was the largest recipient of US iron and scrap exports in July with 303,353 mt, which decreased 1.3 percent month-on-month but increased 35.8 percent year-on-year. Other notable destinations in July include: Mexico, with 178,037 mt; Taiwan, with 103,361 mt; Bangladesh, with 96,147 mt; and Canada, with 78,448 mt.
In terms of value, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled $398.6 million in July, a 0.8 percent increase compared to June and a 67.3 percent increase compared to July 2016.