Hot-rolled coil exports to the United States totaled 47,122 tons in May this year, down 7.8 percent from April and down 13.1 percent from May 2025, according to U.S. Department of Commerce export data. In value terms, thermo-rolled steel exports totaled $53.9 million in May, compared to $58.5 million in the previous month and $60.6 million in the same month last year.
The United States shipped the most HRC to Mexico in May, with 32,648 tons, compared to 37,219 tons in April and 39,205 tons in May 2025. Mexico is followed by Canada with 14,254 tons. There were no other significant destinations (1000 tons or more) for US HRC exports in May.
Berk Arslan EditorI graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a B.S. She holds a bachelor's degree in finance, a master's degree in bilingual bicultural education from Northeastern Illinois University, and a master's degree in theology from Moody Bible Institute. I have been working in the steel industry since 2019, specializing in long products. I am currently writing about completed long positions in Mexico and covering market analysis and dynamics in North America
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