According to the latest figures from the US International Trade Commission, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled 1,177,392 mt in September 2020, a 37.1 percent decrease month-on-month and a 6.2 percent decrease year-on-year.
Malaysia was the largest recipient of US iron and scrap exports in September with 194,821 mt, down 14.8 percent month-on-month but up 193.2 percent year-on-year. Other notable destinations in September include: Turkey, with 189,142 mt; Bangladesh, with 169,375 mt; Mexico, with 137,660 mt; and Taiwan, with 105,963 mt.
In terms of value, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled $342.2 million in September 2020, 31.8 percent decrease compared to August and a 5.8 percent decrease compared to September 2019.