According to the latest figures from the US International Trade Commission, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled 1,176,758 mt in April, a 29.7 percent increase month-on-month and a 21.4 percent increase year-on-year.
Turkey was the largest recipient of US iron and scrap exports in April with 314,792 mt, which surged up 199.2 percent month-on-month and increased 20.4 percent year-on-year. Other notable destinations in April include: Taiwan, with 128,547 mt; Mexico, with 124,221 mt; Vietnam, with 110,964 mt; and China, with 100,665 mt.
In terms of value, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled $405.7 million in April, a 32.9 percent increase compared to March and a 50.4 percent increase compared to April 2016.