U.S. Steel Rebar Final Imports: Final rebar imports to the U.S. came in at 91,076 tons for the month of July 2021, down 15% m/m. Rebar imports include: concrete reinforcing bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, irregularly wound coils hot-rolled, concrete reinforcing bars and rods of other alloy steel, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, and other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, hot-worked, concrete reinforcing bars and rods.

Figure 1 further breaks down total rebar imports through July. When looking at the current year, we see that rebar imports reached their peak in March at 141,474 tons.

Figure 2 charts the largest exporting countries to the U.S. in rank order through July. Mexico was the largest exporter of rebar with 34,366 tons this month. Algeria was a close second with 33,299 tons. Russia was the third-largest rebar exporter with 8,388 tons (only their third month this year exporting to the US.) Together, these three exporters accounted for 84% of the total.

Figure 3 also charts the largest imports by district of entry to the U.S. in rank order. The San Juan, PR port was the largest receiver of rebar this month, receiving 18,852 tons. Laredo, TX was the second-largest receiver coming in at 15,582 tons. New Orleans, LA was the third-largest receiving port with 14,184 tons. Together, these three ports collected 53% of total rebar imports in July.

At Gerdau, we closely follow trade in long product steel since it has a profound impact on domestic market share and material pricing. We want you, our valued customers, to have access to current information that can help you better plan and operate your businesses.