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February 9, 2017
US Steel Exports Remain Low in December
Written by Brett Linton
December steel exports totaled 726,847 net tons (659,385 metric tons), down 0.3 percent over November but up 0.2 percent from December 2015. This is the lowest export level seen since December 2015 when 658,362 tons were exported. Total December figures are below the thee month moving average (average of October, November, and December 2016 figures) and below the twelve month moving average (average of January 2016 through December 2016 data). Here is a breakdown of flat rolled and plate exports:
Cut plate exports increased 10.2 percent from November to December to 98,889 tons, up 19.5 percent compared to levels one year ago.
