According to the latest figures from the US International Trade Commission, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled 1,466,138 mt in November 2018, a 9.6 percent decrease month-on-month and an 8.6 percent decrease year-on-year.
Turkey was the largest recipient of US iron and scrap exports in November with 306,902 mt, up 33.2 percent month-on-month but down 24.3 percent year-on-year. Other notable destinations in November 2018 include: China, with 201,167 mt; Taiwan, with 160,624 mt; Canada, with 149,306 mt; and Mexico, with 135,161 mt.
In terms of value, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled $424.8 million in November 2018, a 19.2 percent decrease compared to October and a 17.6 percent increase compared to November 2017.