According to the latest figures from the US International Trade Commission, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled 1.16 million mt in May this year, up 16.0 percent month on month and down 5.7 percent year on year.
Turkey was the largest recipient of US iron and scrap exports in May with 264,990 mt, up 94.8 percent month to month and down 25.7 percent year on year. Other notable destinations in May included Mexico with 173,318 mt, Bangladesh with 127,558 mt, and Vietnam with 114,134 mt.
In terms of value, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled $628.43 million in May this year, compared to $480.82 million in April and $534.28 million in May 2025.
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