Imports & Exports
The movement of iron and steel across international borders.
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AISI Estimates U.S. Import Market Share at 26% in January 2014
05 February 2014 - AISI provided an update on import permit tonnages and import market share for the month of January 2014.
AISI: U.S. Steel Imports Fall 4% in Last Month of the Year
31 January 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 2,502,000 tons of steel in December 2013.
AIIS: U.S. Steel Imports Decline Again in December; "Disappointing" 2013
29 January 2014 - U.S. steel imports declined 3.5% in December 2013 compared to the previous month, based on preliminary government reporting analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
Canada Agency Begins Final Investigation of Hot Rolled Steel from 7 Countries
21 January 2014 - The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated an inquiry to determine whether the dumping of hot rolled carbon steel plate from seven countries has caused injury or retardation or is threatening to cause injury.
U.S. Steel Exports Fall in November 2013
14 January 2014 - U.S. steel exports declined in November 2013 by 17.1% compared to October 2013, according to government reporting analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
U.S. Steel Imports Drop; Semis and OCTG Lead Decline
08 January 2014 - U.S. Steel imports declined by 16.7% in November 2013 compared to October 2013, according to preliminary U.S. government reporting analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
Canadian Import Duties on Hot Rolled Plate to Remain in Place
08 January 2014 - Imports of hot rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy steel plate from three specific countries will continue to be subject to antidumping duties as a result of a decision by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal.
U.S. Agency Vote Will Result in Continuation of Duties on Hot Rolled Steel Imports
19 December 2013 - In a sunset review, the U.S. International Trade Commission determined that revoking import duties on hot rolled steel from six countries would be likely to harm the domestic steel industry.
U.S. Steel Exports Rise in October
12 December 2013 - Steel exports increased in October 2013 compared to September 2013 by 10.9% according to government reporting analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
Alacero at OECD Meeting: Steel Industry Faces Most Difficult Situation Since Late 90s
10 December 2013 - On 5–6 December 2013, Alacero — the Latin American Steel Association — participated in the 75th Steel Committee Meeting of the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development).
AIIS: U.S. Exports Decline in September
10 December 2013 - Steel exports declined 10.9% in September compared to August, and were down 3.4% compared to September 2012, based on government reporting analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
AISI: U.S. Import Market Share at 22% in November
05 December 2013 - 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 November total 2,541,000 tons*.
U.S. Steel Imports Rise in October
03 December 2013 - Steel imports increased in October 2013 compared to September 2013 by 8.4% based on preliminary data reported by the government and analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
Preliminary U.S. Steel Imports Increase 9% in October
27 November 2013 - U.S. steel imports rose from September to 2,233,000 tons in October 2013, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI).
CRU Conference Day Two: The North American Steel Markets in 2013 and Beyond
13 November 2013 - CRU’s North American Steel 2013 Conference continued on 12 November 2013 and featured talks on currency, the energy markets and their potential for the U.S. market, and outlooks for the scrap and long products markets.
AIIS: Steel Imports Sag Again in September; Sluggish Economy to Blame
05 November 2013 - Steel imports declined in September compared to August by 4.1% according to preliminary government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
AIIS: U.S. Steel Exports Up in August as Flat International Markets Continue
05 November 2013 - Steel exports increased in August compared to July by 5.5%, and were down compared to August 2012 by 2.1%, according to government data released late due to the partial government shutdown in October and analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
AISI: Preliminary U.S. Steel Imports Decrease 4% in September
31 October 2013 - Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,761,000 tons of steel in September, including 2,117,000 tons of finished steel (each down 4.1% vs. August final data).
Latin America Sees Significant Increase of Finished Steel Imports from China
03 October 2013 - Finished steel exports from China to Latin America reached 3.5 million tons in the January to August 2013 period — 27% more than same period of 2012, the Latin American steel association, Alacero, reports.
AIIS: U.S. Imports Increase in August, Reflecting Improved Market Conditions
30 September 2013 - U.S. steel imports increased in August compared to July by 13.8% according to preliminary government reporting analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).
