[SMM Steel] US rebar exports rise 4.1% 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 rebar exports totaled 5,149 tonnes in March 2026, up 4.1% m-o-m but down 70.5% y-o-y, according to US Department of Commerce export data. Export value fell to 4.08 million USD from 4.65 million USD in February and 14.71 million USD in March 2025. Canada remained the largest destination for US rebar exports with 2,558 tonnes, although shipments were significantly lower compared with 3,174 tonnes in February and 10,350 tonnes in March last year.

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