U.S. Fabricated Beam Final Imports: Final fabricated beam imports to the U.S. came in at 47,971 tons in May 2021, up 18% month on month (m/m).

Figure 1 breaks down total fabricated beam imports from January 2019 – May 2021. When looking at the current year, we see that fabricated beam imports reached their peak in March at 48,235 tons.

Figure 2 also charts the largest exporting countries in rank order through May. Canada was the largest exporter of fabricated beams with 13,841 tons this month (29%). Mexico was a close second with 13,058 tons (27%). China was the third-largest exporter of fabricated beams to the U.S. with 3,901 tons. Together these three exporters accounted for 64% of total fabricated beam imports.

Figure 3 also charts the largest imports by district of entry to the U.S. in rank order. The El Paso, TX port was the largest receiver of fabricated beams this month, receiving 6,064 tons. Laredo, TX was the second-largest district of entry, coming in at 5,789 tons. St. Albans, VT was the third-highest receiver with 5,433 tons. Together, these three districts of entry accounted for 36% of total imports.

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