Imports & Exports
The movement of iron and steel across international borders.
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AIIS: U.S. Steel Imports Surge in April 2014
02 June 2014 - U.S. steel imports surged in April 2014, continuing a growth trend that has year-to-date imports more than one-fourth higher than at this time in 2013, the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) reported.
U.S. Steel Exports Rebounded in March 2014
14 May 2014 - U.S. steel exports expanded significantly in March 2014, though they remained below the levels of a year earlier, the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) reported.
AISI: U.S. Steel Import Permits Rose in April 2014
12 May 2014 - Based on the U.S. Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that steel import permit applications for the month of April 2014 total 3,682,000 tons*.
U.S. Will Not Sunset Import Duties On Welded Pipe from China
05 May 2014 - The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on circular welded carbon-quality steel line pipe from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
AIIS: U.S. Steel Imports Retreat Slightly Amid Generally Positive Economic Signs
25 April 2014 - U.S. steel imports declined slightly in March 2014 compared to February 2014 according to preliminary data released by the U.S. government and analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
AISI: Preliminary Steel Imports Decrease 2% in March 2014
24 April 2014 - Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 3,219,000 tons of steel in March 2014, including 2,425,000 tons of finished steel (down 2.0% and up 6.6%, respectively, vs. February final data).
Agency Determines Steel Threaded Rod Imports Not Harming U.S. Market
17 April 2014 - The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that the U.S. industry is not materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of steel threaded rod from Thailand that the U.S. Department of Commerce has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.
TMK IPSCO to Reduce Operating Hours at Three Welded Pipe Facilities
08 April 2014 - TMK IPSCO, the American Division of global pipe manufacturer TMK, announced plans to reduce the number of operating hours used to produce welded pipe at its Blytheville, Ark.; Camanche, Iowa; and Wilder, Ky., facilities.
AIIS: U.S. Steel Exports Hobbled by Harsh Winter Weather
07 April 2014 - February 2014 showed mixed to disappointing results for U.S. steel exports, according to the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
U.S. Imports Rise Further in March 2014
02 April 2014 - Based on the U.S. Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that steel import permit applications for the month of March total 3,485,000 tons*.
AIIS: U.S. Steel Imports Show Stronger Start in 2014
31 March 2014 - U.S. steel imports increased in February 2014 compared to January 2014 by 1.4% according to preliminary data for February released by the U.S. government and analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
AISI: U.S. Steel Imports Rose Slightly in February 2014
26 March 2014 - Based on preliminary U.S. Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 3,250,000 tons of steel in February 2014, including 2,240,000 tons of finished steel (up 1.4% and down 8.3%, respectively, vs. January final data).
Ternium Mexico CEO Opens 6th Annual CONAC Conference and Exposition
25 March 2014 - The opening session of CONAC 2014 — 6th Steel Industry Conference and Exposition took place on Monday morning, 24 March, at Cintermex in Monterrey, N.L. Mexico. CONAC is sponsored by AIST’s Mexico Member Chapter.
U.S. Steel Exports Increase in January, But Slow Start Compared to 2013
11 March 2014 - U.S. steel exports increased 10.5% in January 2014 compared to December 2013 but were down 10.6% compared to January 2013 according to U.S. government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
AISI: U.S. Steel Import Market Share at 25% in February
06 March 2014 - Based on the U.S. Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that steel import permit applications for the month of February 2014 total 3,194,000 tons.
AIIS: U.S. Imports Jump on Improved Pricing, Strong Start to 2014
05 March 2014 - U.S. steel imports increased in January compared to December by 26.5%, according to preliminary U.S. government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
Apparent Steel Use in Latin America in 2013 In Line with 2012
25 February 2014 - In 2013, apparent steel use in Latin America and the Caribbean reached 66.5 million tons, in line with 2012, according to Alacero, the Latin American steel association.
AIIS: End of 2013 'Disappointing' for U.S. Steel Exports
18 February 2014 - U.S. steel exports declined in December 2013 from November 2013 by 7.2%, and were down 10.1% compared to December 2012, according to data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
Alacero: Latin American Steel Imports from China Surge in 2013
07 February 2014 - Alacero reported Latin America imports 17% more finished steel products from China in 2013 than it did the year before.
Preliminary Data Shows Large Increase in U.S. Imports in January 2014
06 February 2014 - Preliminary U.S. government data analyzed by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) showed U.S. steel imports rising significantly in January 2014.
