According to the latest figures from the US International Trade Commission, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled 1,540,544 mt in October, a 19.2 percent increase month-on-month and a 29.2 percent increase year-on-year.
Turkey was the largest recipient of US iron and scrap exports in October with 295,186 mt, which decreased 46.5 percent month-on-month and increased 5.9 percent year-on-year. Other notable destinations in October include: Egypt, with 198,991 mt; Korea, with 109,532 mt; Thailand, with 106,501 mt; and Canada, with 104,041 mt.
In terms of value, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled $525.5 million in October, a 16.4 percent increase compared to September and a 59.1 percent increase compared to October 2016.