U.S. Steel Rebar Final Imports: Final rebar imports to the U.S. came in at 174,166 tons for the month of April 2023, up 106% 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 April 2023.

Figure 2 charts the largest exporting countries to the U.S. in rank order through April. Algeria was the largest exporter of rebar with 76,927 tons this month (44%). Mexico was the second-largest exporter with 21,127 tons. Egypt was the third-largest rebar exporter with 18,843 tons. Together, these three exporters accounted for 67% of the total.

Figure 3 also charts the largest imports by district of entry to the U.S. in rank order. The Houston-Galveston, TX port was the largest receiver of rebar this month, receiving 51,794 tons. Philadelphia, PA was the second-largest receiver coming in at 23,770 tons. Tampa, FL was the third-largest receiving port with 18,444 tons. Together, these three ports collected 54% of total rebar imports in April.

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.