U.S. Fabricated Beam Final Imports: Final fabricated beam imports to the U.S. came in at 39,126 tons in July 2025, decreasing 8.8% month over month (m/m).

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

Figure 2 charts the largest exporting countries in rank order through July.

1. Mexico was the largest exporter of fabricated beams with 12,846 tons (33%).
2. Canada was the second-largest exporter with 8,312 tons.
3. India was the third-largest exporter of fabricated beams to the U.S. with 6,797 tons.

Together these three exporters accounted for 71% of total fabricated beam imports.

Figure 3 also charts the largest imports by district of entry to the U.S. in rank order.

1. Laredo, TX was the largest receiver of fabricated beams, coming in at 10,489 tons.
2. Houston-Galveston, TX port was second, receiving 5,660 tons.
3. Los Angeles, CA was the third-highest receiver with 3,059 tons.

Together, these three districts of entry accounted for 49% 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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