According to the latest figures from the US International Trade Commission, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled 1,504,200 mt in February 2018, a 33.9 percent increase month-on-month and an 18.8 percent increase year-on-year.
Turkey was the largest recipient of US iron and scrap exports in February with 324,571 mt, which increased 5.3 percent month-on-month but decreased 8.7 percent year-on-year. Other notable destinations in February 2018 include: Mexico, with 220,038 mt; Taiwan, with 155,301 mt; Vietnam, with 111,569 mt; and China, with 98,604 mt.
In terms of value, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled $549.9 million in February 2018, a 47.6 percent increase compared to January and a 51.4 percent increase compared to February 2017.