According to the latest figures from the US International Trade Commission, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled 1,123,539 mt in January 2018, a 9.3 percent decrease month-on-month but a 14.9 percent increase year-on-year.
Turkey was the largest recipient of US iron and scrap exports in January with 308,266 mt, which decreased 16.4 percent month-on-month and increased 275.9 percent year-on-year. Other notable destinations in January 2018 include: Taiwan, with 128,569 mt; China, with 127,700 mt; Mexico, with 127,476 mt; and India, with 78,091 mt.
In terms of value, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled $372.7 million in January 2018, an 11.7 percent decrease compared to December and a 13.4 percent increase compared to January 2017.