US OCTG imports fell 25% in August

The US imported 112,661 metric tons of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) in August 2026, down 25 percent from July and 19.1 percent from a year earlier. Imports were valued at $115.9 million, compared with $151.2 million in July and $163 million in August 2025, according to preliminary data from the US Census Bureau.

South Korea was the largest supplier, shipping 44,845 metric tons. That compared with 59,060 metric tons in July and 21,772 metric tons in August 2025. Other leading suppliers in August were the United Arab Emirates with 22,332 metric tons, India with 13,003 metric tons and Austria with 8,733 metric tons.