Imports & Exports
The movement of iron and steel across international borders.
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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.
Imports Running Steady—and High—Through First Half of 2007
25 July 2007 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,882,000 net tons of steel in June 2007, including 2,296,000 net tons of finished steel, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
High Level of Steel Import Permit Applications Persists Through June
06 July 2007 - Steel import permit applications reach 3,082,000 net tons in June 2007, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Imports Jump to Monthly High in May
28 June 2007 - The U.S. imported 3,210,000 net tons of steel in May 2007, a 13% increase compared to the previous month, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). Finished steel imports were up 25% over the previous month’s final data, and monthly totals for both categories reached their highest monthly totals for the year.
Steel Import Permit Applications Top Previous Records in May
12 June 2007 - Steel import permit applications totaled 3,014,000 net tons for May 2007—the highest monthly amount so far in 2007—according to a recent report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
March Imports Creep 14% Ahead of February Totals
24 April 2007 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,989,000 net tons of steel in March 2007 according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute—a 14% increase compared to February 2007’s final data.
Department of Commerce to Lower Some Dumping Margins, Eliminate Others
12 April 2007 - The Department of Commerce released a memorandum addressing issues briefed during the recent section 129 proceedings, which addressed 12 antidumping cases, primarily related to steel imports.
Steel Import Permit Applications Rise in March
05 April 2007 - Steel import permit applications for March 2007 totaled 2,824,000 net tons according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI).
Despite Slowdown, Imports Still Near Historic Highs
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