U.S. exports of hot-dip galvanized sheets and strip (HDG) totaled 110,145 tons in January this year, up 47.4 percent month-on-month and down 14.4 percent year-on-year, according to U.S. Department of Commerce export data. In value terms, HDG exports totaled $160.43 million in January 2026, up from $109.35 million in the previous month and $184.89 million in the same month in 2025.
The US shipped the most HDG to Mexico in January, with 66,822 tons, up from 40,851 tons in December and 74 123 tons in January last year. year. Mexico is followed by Canada with 43,005 tons. There were no other important HDG export destinations from the USA (1000 tons or more) in January
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