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    October 7, 2014

    Final August Imports at 3.7 Million Tons

    Written by Brett Linton

    Final steel imports totaled 3,698,435 net tons (3,355,168 metric tons) for the month of August, down 4.2 percent from 3,858,692 tons in July but up 28.5 percent from 2,878,367 tons August of last year.

    On a 12 month moving average (12MMA) basis, total steel imports through August are at the highest level recorded in our 7+ year history at 3,307,085 tons. The three month moving average (3MMA) of total imports through August is 3,722,811 tons, just shy of the July 2014 high of 3,834,450 tons.

    Brett Linton

    Brett Linton is a digital operations analyst for Steel Market Update, where he began his career. Linton has been in the steel industry since 2010. He has held roles as a category manager and strategic insights director at Reibus before returning to SMU in 2024. He is a graduate of The University of North Georgia with a degree in Finance and Accounting. Brett can be reached at brett@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-314-0179.

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