According to the latest figures from the US International Trade Commission, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled 1,355,025 mt in November 2021, an 8.6 percent decrease month-on-month and an 11.6 percent decrease year-on-year.
Turkey was the largest recipient of US iron and scrap exports in November with 350,137 mt, up 22.5 percent month-on-month but down 10.9 percent year-on-year. Other notable destinations in November include: Mexico, with 164,456 mt; Taiwan, with 119,221 mt; Korea, with 101,485 mt; and Bangladesh, with 96,623 mt.
In terms of value, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled $622.5 million in November 2021, compared to $657.1 million in October and $473.4 million in November 2020.