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    October 8, 2016

    Steel Exports Reach 11 Month High in August

    Written by Brett Linton

    August steel exports totaled 812,010 net tons (736,644 metric tons), up 10.0 percent over July but down 1.7 percent from August 2015. This is the highest export level seen since August 2015, while last month we saw exports at a 7 month low (738,096 tons). Total August figures are above the thee month moving average (average of June, July, and August 2016 figures) and above the twelve month moving average (average of September 2015 through August 2016 data). Here is a breakdown of flat rolled and plate exports:

    Cut plate exports increased 2.4 percent from July to August to 103,175 tons, down 2.1 percent compared to levels one year prior.

    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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