[ US Hot-Dip Galvanized Exports Drop 0.4% to 110,462 Tonnes in June ]

Published: Aug 18, 2026 16:38

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Official export data released by the US Department of Commerce showed that US outbound shipments of hot-dip galvanized (HDG) sheet and strip totaled 110,462 metric tons in June 2026. This volume represents a 0.4% decline from May 2026, though it remains 4.6% higher on a year-on-year basis. The sustained export volume highlights stable international demand for coated flat steel products originating from North American mills.

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