Scrap metal exports from the United States grew by 10.5 percent in August 2025.

According to the latest data from the U.S. International Trade Commission, U.S. scrap metal exports totaled 1,113,217 tons in August this year, up 10.5 percent month-on-month and down 34.2 percent year-on-year.

Turkey was the largest recipient of U.S. iron and scrap exports in August with 323,159 tons, up 23.7 percent year-on-year. compared to the previous month and less. 67.8 percent year on year. Other notable destinations in August included Vietnam with 149,491 tonnes, Taiwan with 85,679 tonnes and Mexico with 80,498 tonnes.