U.S. Fabricated Beam Final Imports: Final fabricated beam imports to the U.S. came in at 48,449 tons in December 2023, decreasing 4% month over month (m/m).

Figure 1 breaks down total fabricated beam imports from January 2022 – December 2023.

Figure 2 charts the largest exporting countries in rank order through December. Mexico was the largest exporter of fabricated beams with 13,485 tons this month (28%). Canada was the second-largest exporter with 10,861 tons. India was the third-largest exporter of fabricated beams to the U.S. with 5,047 tons. Together these three exporters accounted for 61% of total fabricated beam imports.

Figure 3 also charts the largest imports by district of entry to the U.S. in rank order. The Houston-Galveston, TX port was the largest receiver of fabricated beams this month, receiving 9,588 tons. Laredo, TX was second, coming in at 9,185 tons. St. Albans, VT was the third-highest receiver with 3,835 tons. Together, these three districts of entry accounted for 47% of total imports.

Please note the format of Figure 2 and Figure 3 has changed. Countries are listed alphabetically left to right and month/year is on the y-axis. There are listed totals YTD for each country and district of entry, respectively.

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