U.S. Fabricated Beam Final Imports: Final fabricated beam imports to the U.S. came in at 57,408 tons in October 2021, increasing 2% month over month (m/m).

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

Figure 2 also charts the largest exporting countries in rank order through October. Mexico was the largest exporter of fabricated beams with 16,446 tons this month (29%). Canada was a close second with 15,994 tons. Turkey was the third-largest exporter of fabricated beams to the U.S. with 7,454 tons. Together these three exporters accounted for 69% of total fabricated beam imports.

Figure 3 also charts the largest imports by district of entry to the U.S. in rank order. The El Paso, TX port was the largest receiver of fabricated beams this month, receiving 7,735 tons. Laredo, TX was the second-largest district of entry, coming in at 7,085 tons. Ogdensburg, NY was the third-highest receiver with 5,688 tons. Together, these three districts of entry accounted for 36% of total imports.

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