S. International Trade Commission, scrap metal exports from the United States totaled 849,092 tons in February this year, down 9.6 percent month-on-month and 19.6 percent year-on-year.
Turkey was the largest recipient of iron and scrap exports from the United States in February with 259,471 tons, down 16.3 percent from the previous month and lower. 15.3 percent year-on-year. Other notable destinations in February included Mexico with 158,214 tons, Thailand with 110,335 tons, and Taiwan with 59,018 tons.
In value terms, scrap metal exports from the United States totaled $426.75 million in February this year, compared with $440.34 million in January and $430.68 million in February. 2025.
