U.S. Fabricated Beam Final Imports:

Final Fabricated Beam Imports to the U.S. came in at 48,570 tons in April 2025, decreasing 8% month over month (m/m).

Figure 1 breaks down total fabricated beam imports from January 2024 – April 2025.

Figure 2 charts the largest exporting countries in rank order through April. Canada was the largest exporter of fabricated beams with 12,485 tons this month (26%). China was the second-largest exporter with 10,006 tons. Mexico was the third-largest exporter of fabricated beams to the U.S. with 9,560 tons. Together these three exporters accounted for 66% of total fabricated beam imports.

Figure 3 also charts the largest imports by district of entry to the U.S. in rank order. The Tampa, FL port was the largest receiver of fabricated beams this month, receiving 8,023 tons. Laredo, TX was second, coming in at 6,710 tons. S. Albans, VT was the third-highest receiver with 4,579 tons. Together, these three districts of entry accounted for 40% 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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