U.S. Fabricated Beam Final Imports: Final fabricated beam imports to the U.S. came in at 58,591 tons in May 2024, decreasing 11% month over month (m/m).

Figure 1 breaks down total fabricated beam imports from January 2022 – May 2024.

Figure 2 charts the largest exporting countries in rank order through May. Canada was the largest exporter of fabricated beams with 14,923 tons this month (25%). Mexico was the second-largest exporter with 11,911 tons. South Korea was the third-largest exporter of fabricated beams to the U.S. with 6,741 tons. Together these three exporters accounted for 57% 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 8,336 tons. St. Albans, VT was second, coming in at 6,566 tons. Savannah, GA was the third-highest receiver with 5,574 tons. Together, these three districts of entry accounted for 35% 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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