U.S. Fabricated Beam Final Imports: Final fabricated beam imports to the U.S. came in at 59,768 tons in June 2022, decreasing 8% month over month (m/m).

Figure 1 breaks down total fabricated beam imports from January 2019 – June 2022.

Figure 2 charts the largest exporting countries in rank order through June. Mexico was the largest exporter of fabricated beams with 22,007 tons this month (37%). Canada was the second-largest exporter with 14,481 tons. China was the third-largest exporter of fabricated beams to the U.S. with 2,686 tons. Together these three exporters accounted for 67% of total fabricated beam imports.

Figure 3 also charts the largest imports by district of entry to the U.S. in rank order. The Laredo, TX port was the largest receiver of fabricated beams this month, receiving 12,771 tons. Houston-Galveston, TX was second, coming in at 9,448 tons. El Paso, TX was the third-highest receiver with 8,130 tons. Together, these three districts of entry accounted for 51% of total imports.

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