According to the latest figures from the US International Trade Commission, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled 1,761,340 mt in June 2019, a 0.5 percent increase month-on-month and a 43.3 percent increase year-on-year.
Turkey was the largest recipient of US iron and scrap exports in June with 386,961 mt, up 13.3 percent month-on-month and up 163.7 percent year-on-year. Other notable destinations in June 2019 include: Canada, with 183,519 mt; Taiwan, with 167,029 mt; India, with 158,235 mt; and Netherlands, with 140,051 mt.
In terms of value, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled $550.2 million in June 2019, a 5.2 percent increase compared to May and a 25.6 percent increase compared to June 2018.