U.S. Fabricated Beam Final Imports: Final fabricated beam imports to the U.S. came in at 40,520 tons in April 2021, down 16% m/m.

Figure 1 breaks down total fabricated beam imports from January 2019 – April 2021. When looking at the current year, we see that fabricated beam imports reached their peak last month.

Figure 2 also charts the largest exporting countries in rank order through April. Canada was the largest exporter of fabricated beams with 13,237 tons this month (33%). Mexico was the second-largest exporter with 12,019 tons. Spain was the third-largest exporter of fabricated beams to the U.S. with 4,448 tons. Together these three exporters accounted for 73% of total fabricated beam imports.

Figure 3 also charts the largest imports by district of entry to the U.S. in rank order. The Laredo, TX port was the largest receiver of fabricated beams this month, receiving 7,617 tons. St. Albans, VT was the second-largest district of entry, coming in at 4,538 tons. Cleveland, OH was the third-highest receiver with 3,587 tons. Together these three districts of entry accounted for 39% of the total imports.

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