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Imports & Exports
The movement of iron and steel across international borders.
Latest News
Stainless, Specialty Imports Steady through August
14 November 2008 - Total stainless steel imports reached 543,757 tons through the first eight months of 2008, a 1.3% decrease compared to YTD August 2007, according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 691,306 tons in the same period, a 0.4% decrease compared to YTD August 2007.
Steel Import Permit Applications Virtually Unchanged in October
06 November 2008 - Steel import applications totaled 2,908,000 net tons for the month of October, was a 1% increase from the 2,867,000 permit tons recorded in September 2008, and a 0.5% decrease from the September preliminary imports total of 2,921,000 net tons, according to the latest report from AISI.
Steel Imports Rebound 15% in September
29 October 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,921,000 net tons of steel in September 2008, a 15% increase vs. August final data according to the latest report from AISI. The total included 2,428,000 net tons of finished steel, up 18% vs. August final data.
Stainless, Specialty Imports Continue Their Slow Climb through July
14 October 2008 - Total stainless steel imports reached 482,223 tons through the first seven months of 2008, a 0.7% decrease compared to YTD July 2007, according to the latest report from the Specialty Steel Industry of North America. Total specialty imports increased 0.2% over the same period.
Steel Import Permit Applications Expand 9% in September
09 October 2008 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,684,000 net tons for the month of September, a 9% increase from the 2,460,000 permit tons recorded in August 2008, and a 14% increase from the August preliminary imports total of 2,346,000 net tons, according to the latest report from AISI.
Steel Imports Slip 19% in August
24 September 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,346,000 net tons of steel in August 2008, a 19% drop compared to July final data according to the latest report from AISI.
Steel Import Permit Applications Shrink 21% in August
04 September 2008 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,363,000 net tons in August 2008, a 21% decrease from the 2,991,000 permit tons recorded in July 2008, and a 17% decline from the July preliminary imports total of 2,842,000 net tons, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Steel Imports Creep up 4% in July
27 August 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,842,000 net tons of steel in July 2008, up 4% vs. June final data according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Stainless, Specialty Imports Continue Their Slow Climb through May
15 August 2008 - Total stainless steel imports reached 342,747 tons through the first five months of 2008, a 3.2% increase compared to YTD May 2007, according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel imports grew by 2.9% over the same period.
Steel Import Permit Applications Expand 9% in July
07 August 2008 - Steel import applications totaled 2,916,000 net tons in July, a 9% increase from both the 2,671,000 permit tons recorded in June 2008, and the June preliminary imports total of 2,675,000 net tons.
Steel Imports Rebound 7% in June
30 July 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,675,000 net tons of steel in June 2008, a 7% increase vs. May final data, according to the latest report from AISI.
Steel Import Permit Applications Hold Steady through June
03 July 2008 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,533,000 net tons in June, a 1% increase from the 2,514,000 permit tons recorded in May 2008, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Steel Imports Down 18% in May
25 June 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,451,000 net tons of steel in May 2008, an 18% decrease vs. April final data, according to the latest report from AISI.
Stainless, Specialty Imports Creep Upward through First Quarter
11 June 2008 - Total stainless steel imports reached 200,161 tons through the first three months of 2008, a 2.1% increase compared to YTD March 2007 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel imports (stainless steel, alloy tool steel, and electrical steel) grew by 4.7% over the same period.
Steel Import Permit Applications Drop 20% in May
05 June 2008 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,393,000 net tons in May, a 20% decrease compared to April, according to the latest report from the AISI.
Steel Imports Rebound 15% in April
29 May 2008 - The U.S. imported 2,944,000 net tons of steel in April 2008, a 15% increase vs. March final data, according to the latest report from AISI.
Steel Import Permit Applications Jump 14% in April
08 May 2008 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,911,000 net tons for the month of April, a 14% increase from the 2,546,000 permit tons recorded in the previous month, March 2008.
Steel Imports Creep up 1.2% in March
23 April 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,513,000 net tons of steel in March 2008, including 2,064,000 net tons of finished steel, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Stainless, Specialty Imports Keep Pace with ’07 through February 2008
22 April 2008 - Total stainless steel imports reach 130,259 tons through the first two months of 2008, a 0.4% decrease compared to YTD February 2007, according to the latest report from SSINA.
Steel Import Permit Applications Slip 2% in March
03 April 2008 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,413,000 net tons for the month of March, a 2% decrease from the 2,454,000 permit tons recorded in the previous month, February 2008.
