U.S. Steel Merchant Final Imports: Final merchant imports to the U.S. came in at 38,536 tons in February 2022, decreasing 11.4% month over month (m/m).

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

Figure 2 charts the largest exporting countries in rank order through February. Mexico and Canada, combined, account for 96% of the total this month. Mexico was the largest exporter to the U.S. with 21,366 tons; Canadian imports came in at 15,622 tons.

Figure 3 also charts the largest imports by district of entry into the U.S. in rank order. Laredo, TX was the largest receiver of merchants this month, receiving 14,528 tons of the total. Detroit, MI was next, coming in at 9,143 tons, while El Paso, TX was the third-largest receiver, coming in at 5,167 tons. Together, these top three receiving ports collected 75% 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.