U.S. Steel Exports Increase in April But Remain Weak

The total April export figure is above the three-month moving average (average of February, March and April), but below the 12-month moving average (average of May 2018 through April 2019). Here is a breakdown by product:

Cut plate exports rose 13.5 percent from March to 64,915 tons, but were down 24.9 percent compared to levels one year ago. This is the second lowest export level seen in our limited history, with the lowest being the previous month.

Exports of coiled plate were 27,724 tons in April, up 14.5 percent month over month, but down 15.1 percent year over year.

Hot rolled steel exports rose 0.8 percent over March to 40,712 tons, but were down 29.5 percent from April 2017 levels. This is the third lowest level seen in our limited history, with the lowest occuring September 2018 at 35,480 tons and the second lowest being just last month.

Exports of cold rolled products were 46,430 tons in April, down 7.1 percent from March, and down 7.9 percent over the same month last year.

Galvanized exports fell 2.5 percent month over month to 109,974 tons. Compared to one year ago, April levels declined 16.3 percent.

Exports of all other metallic coated products were 20,728 tons, up 14.5 percent from March, but down 17.1 percent compared to one year ago.

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