Imports of slabs to the United States in February 2026 increased by 35 percent compared to January

According to preliminary data from the US Department of Commerce, imports of slabs to the United States in February this year amounted to 366,260 tons, which is 35.0 percent more month-on-month and 26.0 percent lower compared to February 2025. 290.71 million dollars in February 2025.

The United States imported the most slabs from Brazil in February, with 206,358 tons, compared with 113,703 tons in January and 374,000 tons in February 2025. Other major sources of imported slabs in February included Mexico with 96,078 tons and Japan with 49,081 tons. and Canada with 14,560 tons

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