According to the latest figures from the US International Trade Commission, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled 1,371,447 mt in February 2023, a 7.8 percent increase month-on-month and a 0.6 percent increase year-on-year.
Turkey was the largest recipient of US iron and scrap exports in February with 382,644 mt, up 54.9 percent month-on-month and up 4.6 percent year-on-year. Other notable destinations in February include: Mexico, with 207,951 mt; Vietnam, with 201,484 mt; Taiwan, with 113,181 mt; and Bangladesh, with 99,211 mt.
In terms of value, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled $611.3 million in February 2023, compared to $495.7 million in January and $647.6 million in February 2022.