According to the latest figures from the US International Trade Commission, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled 1,253,657 mt in June 2018, a 24.7 percent decrease month-on-month and a 1.2 percent decrease year-on-year.
Mexico was the largest recipient of US iron and scrap exports in June with 154,151 mt, which dropped 30.1 percent month-on-month and decreased 17.2 percent year-on-year. Other notable destinations in June 2018 include: Taiwan, with 149,908 mt; Turkey, with 146,727 mt; Canada, with 130,277 mt; and Korea, with 129,212 mt.
In terms of value, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled $442.9 million in June 2018, a 23.3 percent decrease compared to May but a 14.9 percent increase compared to June 2017.