U.S. Steel Merchant Final Imports: Final merchant imports to the U.S. came in at 44,355 tons in April 2022, decreasing 15% month over month (m/m).

Figure 1 further breaks down total merchant imports from January 2019 – April 2022.

Figure 2 charts the largest exporting countries in rank order through April. Mexico and Canada, combined, account for 91% of the total this month. Canada was the largest exporter to the U.S. with 25,429 tons; Mexican imports came in at 14,990 tons.

Figure 3 also charts the largest imports by district of entry into the U.S. in rank order. Detroit, MI was the largest receiver of merchants this month, receiving 16,988 tons of the total. Laredo, TX was next, coming in at 11,062 tons, while Buffalo, NY was the third-largest receiver, coming in at 4,407 tons. Together, these top three receiving ports collected 73% of all U.S. merchant imports.

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.