[SMM Steel] US line pipe imports rise 8.3% m-o-m in March, but remain sharply lower y-o-y

Published: May 19, 2026 16:26

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[SMM Steel] US line pipe imports totaled 45,310 tonnes in March 2026, up 8.3% m-o-m but down 41.7% y-o-y, according to final census data from the US Department of Commerce. Import value increased to 48.05 million USD from 44.35 million USD in February but remained well below 103.81 million USD recorded in March 2025. South Korea remained the largest supplier with 27,844 tonnes, followed by India at 7,194 tonnes, Mexico at 2,924 tonnes, and Ukraine at 1,581 tonnes.

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