According to the latest figures from the US International Trade Commission, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled 1,033,796 mt in June, which represents a 21.5 percent decrease month-on-month and a 12.1 percent decrease year-on-year.
Mexico was the largest recipient of US iron and scrap exports in June, with 222,579 mt, which is up 46.6 percent month-on-month and up 156.6 percent year-on-year. Other notable destinations in June include: Kuwait, with 133,122 mt; Taiwan, with 90,643 mt; Peru, with 89,277 mt; and Turkey, with 88,028 mt.
In terms of value, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled $332.8 million in June, a 14.1 percent decrease compared to May and an 18.2 percent decrease compared to June 2015.