【SMM Steel】US steel exports slip in Feb m-o-m, y-o-y

Published: Apr 17, 2026 14:56

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【SMM Steel】US steel exports totaled ~563,000t in Feb, down 0.3% m-o-m and 8.3% y-o-y. Export value was ~$1.05bn. Exports to Mexico rose 9.9% m-o-m and 16.6% y-o-y to 358,000t. Exports to Canada fell 17.9% m-o-m and 34.8% y-o-y to 171,000t. Other destinations: Brazil (3,600t), India (1,900t), China (1,500t). Top exports: HDG (105,000t), CTL plate (61,000t), CR sheet (58,000t), HR sheet (48,000t), plate in coil (45,000t).

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