According to the latest figures from the US International Trade Commission, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled 1,650,638 mt in June 2022, a 1.1 percent increase month-on-month and a 2.9 percent increase year-on-year.
Mexico was the largest recipient of US iron and scrap exports in June with 535,250 mt, up 64.4 percent month-on-month and up 131.2 percent year-on-year. Other notable destinations in June include: Singapore, with 383,702 mt; Bangladesh, with 218,362; Romania, with 92,213 mt; and Canada, with 80,823 mt.
In terms of value, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled $664.2 million in June 2022, compared to $873.0 million in May and $673.9 million in June 2021.