According to the latest figures from the US International Trade Commission, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled 1,299,498 mt in June, an 18.2 percent increase month-on-month and a 21.9 percent increase year-on-year.
Turkey was the largest recipient of US iron and scrap exports in June with 307,470 mt, which increased 73.5 percent month-on-month and surged up 249.3 percent year-on-year. Other notable destinations in June include: Mexico, with 186,176 mt; Taiwan, with 128,815 mt; Pakistan, with 127,771 mt; and Kuwait, with 88,508 mt.
In terms of value, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled $395.6 million in June, an 8.7 percent increase compared to May and a 16.8 percent increase compared to June 2016.