According to the latest figures from the US International Trade Commission, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled 1,363,389 mt in February 2022, a 6.9 percent increase month-on-month and a 0.4 percent increase year-on-year.
Turkey was the largest recipient of US iron and scrap exports in February with 365,817 mt, up 19.8 percent month-on-month and up 28.6 percent year-on-year. Other notable destinations in February include: Mexico, with 216,097 mt; Bangladesh, with 189,549 mt; Taiwan, with 146,982 mt; and Korea, with 96,891 mt.
In terms of value, US iron and steel scrap exports totaled $647.6 million in February 2022, compared to $597.1 million in January and $593.9 million in February 2021.