According to the latest figures from the US International Trade Commission, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled 1,124,603 mt in November, a 9.3 percent decrease month-on-month but a 28.6 percent increase year-on-year.
Turkey was the largest recipient of US iron and scrap exports in November with 286,208 mt, which is up 1.6 percent month-on-month but down 12.8 percent year-on-year. Other notable destinations in November include: India, with 178,055 mt; Taiwan, with 115,403 mt; Mexico, with 89,946 mt; and China, with 85,977 mt.
In terms of value, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled $325.3 million in November, a 5.6 percent decrease compared to October but a 28.8 percent increase compared to November 2015.