U.S. Fabricated Beam Final Imports

U.S. Fabricated Beam Final Imports: Final fabricated beam imports to the U.S. came in at 59,590 tons in November 2022, increasing 2% month over month (m/m).

Figure 1 breaks down total fabricated beam imports from January 2019 – November 2022. When looking at the current year, we see that fabricated beam imports reached their peak in March with 70,825 tons.

Figure 2 charts the largest exporting countries in rank order through November. Mexico was the largest exporter of fabricated beams with 19,884 tons this month (33%). Canada was the second-largest exporter with 15,708 tons. Turkey was the third-largest exporter of fabricated beams to the U.S. with 5,352 tons. Together these three exporters accounted for 69% 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 12,254 tons. Houston-Galveston, TX was second, coming in at 10,902 tons. El Paso, TX was the third-highest receiver with 7,211 tons. Together, these three districts of entry accounted for 51% of total imports.

At Gerdau, we closely follow trade in long product steel since it has a profound impact on domestic market share and material pricing. We want you, our valued customers, to have access to current information that can help you better plan and operate your businesses.

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