According to the latest figures from the US International Trade Commission, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled 1,601,823 mt in July 2019, a 9.1 percent decrease month-on-month but an 11.9 percent increase year-on-year.
Turkey was the largest recipient of US iron and scrap exports in July with 325,080 mt, down 15.9 percent month-on-month and down 11.3 percent year-on-year. Other notable destinations in July 2019 include: Vietnam, with 250,347 mt; Canada, with 208,487 mt; Taiwan, with 141,770 mt; and India, with 110,193 mt.
In terms of value, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled $487.9 million in July 2019, an 11.3 percent decrease compared to June but a 0.5 percent increase compared to July 2018.