According to export data from the US Department of Commerce, US exports of hot rolled coils totaled 47,122 mt in May this year, down 7.8 percent from April and down 13.1 percent from May 2025. By value, HRC exports totaled $53.9 million in May, compared to $58.5 million in the previous month and $60.6 million in the same month last year.
The US shipped the most HRC to Mexico in May with 32,648 mt, compared to 37,219 mt in April and 39,205 mt in May 2025. Mexico is followed by Canada, with 14,254 mt. There were no other significant destinations (1,000 mt or more) for US HRC exports in May.