S. Department of Commerce, exports of hot-rolled coils to the United States totaled 36,183 tons in December this year, down 21.8 percent from November and 41.3 percent from December 2024. In value terms, HRC exports totaled $38.9 million in December, compared with $50.9 million in the previous month and $57.9 million in the same month in 2024.
The United States shipped the largest amount of HRC to Mexico in December with 26,135 tons, compared with 31,877 tons in November and 40,571 tons in December 2024. Mexico is followed by Canada with 9,889 metric tons. In December, there were no other significant destinations (1,000 tons or more) for US HRC exports.
