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Imports & Exports
The movement of iron and steel across international borders.
Latest News
January Stainless and Specialty Imports Hanging Below Year-Earlier Figures
26 March 2008 - Total stainless steel imports reach 61,607 tons through the end of January, a 14.5% decrease compared to January 2007, according to the latest report from the Specialty Steel Industry of North America. Total specialty steel imports decreased 2.8% over the same period.
Steel Imports Dip 8% in February
26 March 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,458,000 net tons of steel in February 2008, including 1,905,000 net tons of finished steel, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Steel Import Permit Applications Dip 8% in February
07 March 2008 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,329,000 net tons in February, an 8% decrease from the 2,534,000 permit tons recorded in January 2008, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
January Steel Imports Leap 33% over December Totals
27 February 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,658,000 net tons of steel in January 2008 - a 33% increase over final data for December 2007 - according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Full-Year Stainless Imports Dip 7.6% Below ‘06 Totals
26 February 2008 - Total stainless imports reached 765,431 tons through the end of 2007, a 7.6% decrease compared to YTD 2006, according to the latest report from the Specialty Steel Industry of North America.
Eleven-Month Stainless Import Totals Dip 6.5% below YTD 2006
15 February 2008 - Total stainless imports reach 711,028 tons through the first eleven months of 2007 a 6.5% decrease compared to YTD November 2006, according to the latest report from SSINA.
Steel Import Permit Applications Increase 15% in January
12 February 2008 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,474,000 net tons in January, a 15% increase from the 2,137,000 permit tons recorded in December 2007 according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
End-of-Year Data Show China was Top Offshore Supplier of Finished Steel in ‘07
30 January 2008 - The United States imported a total of 1,977,000 net tons of steel in December 2007, a 15% decrease compared to final data for November according to the AISI.
Steel Import Totals Still High Through the End of 2007
11 January 2008 - Steel import applications totaled 2,107,000 net tons for the month of December 2007, for a projected full-year steel import total of 33.3 million net tons that is 4% higher than 2005 import totals.
Steel Imports Slip Again in November
28 December 2007 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,280,000 net tons of steel in November 2007—an 18% decrease as compared to the final October data—according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Despite November Dip, Steel Import Permit Applications Still High for YTD 2007
06 December 2007 - Steel import applications totaled 2,287,000 net tons for the month of November 2007, while year-to-date 2007 finished steel imports remain 8% higher than the same period in 2005.
Finished Steel Imports Still High Through October
28 November 2007 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,700,000 net tons of steel in October 2007, a 13% increase compared to the final September data according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Steel Import Permit Applications Creep up Again in October
13 November 2007 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,616,000 net tons for October, an 8% increase compared to the 2,433,000 permit tons recorded in September 2007.
Year-To-Date Steel Imports Still Buoyant
24 October 2007 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,196,000 net tons of steel in September 2007, a 17% decrease compared to final August data.
AISI Releases Expanded Report on U.S. Indirect Steel Trade
10 October 2007 - The American Iron and Steel Institute has updated its analysis of U.S. indirect steel trade, a report that identifies the volume and value of steel imported and exported between the United States and 11 major countries and four regions.
Steel Import Permit Applications Decline 10% in September
05 October 2007 - Although steel import permit applications for the month of September 2007 reflect a 10% decrease from previous month, year-to-date totals are still 10% higher than for the same period in 2005.
Steel Import Slide Fails to Suppress Year-to-Date Totals
26 September 2007 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,558,000 net tons of steel in August 2007, reflecting reflects a 22% decrease compared to July final data.
Steel Import Permit Applications Decline 22% in August
13 September 2007 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,490,000 net tons for the month of August, a 22% decrease from the 3,204,000 permit tons recorded in the previous month.
July Imports Reach Second-Highest Monthly Total for 2007
29 August 2007 - The U.S. imported a total of 3,222,000 net tons of steel in July 2007—including 2,452,000 net tons of finished steel—according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute. Total and finished steel imports reflect a 6% and 2% increase, respectively, compared to June’s final data.
Steel Import Permit Applications Exceed Three Million Tons in June
08 August 2007 - Steel import permit applications totaled 3,035,000 net tons for the month of July 2007—13% higher than the 2005 monthly average—according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
