U.S. Fabricated Beam Final Imports: Final fabricated beam imports to the U.S. came in at 63,455 tons in July 2024, decreasing 1% month over month (m/m).

Figure 1 breaks down total fabricated beam imports from January 2016 – July 2024.

Figure 2 charts the largest exporting countries in rank order through July. Canada was the largest exporter of fabricated beams with 15,195 tons this month (24%). Mexico was the second-largest exporter with 9,262 tons. United Arab Emirates was the third-largest exporter of fabricated beams to the U.S. with 8,851 tons. Together these three exporters accounted for 52% 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 12,679 tons. Laredo, TX was second, coming in at 5,658 tons. St. Albans, VT was the third-highest receiver with 5,404 tons. Together, these three districts of entry accounted for 37% 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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