Steel Exports Rise in May But Remain Weak Historically

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

Cut plate exports rose 17.0 percent from April to 75,920 tons, but were down 12.3 percent compared to levels one year ago.

Exports of coiled plate were 32,464 tons in May, up 17.1 percent month over month, but down 7.7 percent year over year.

Hot rolled steel exports rose 10.2 percent over April to 44,877 tons, but were down 28.4 percent from May 2017 levels.

Exports of cold rolled products were 41,767 tons in May, down 10.0 percent from April, and down 17.7 percent over the same month last year.

Galvanized exports rose 5.8 percent month over month to 116,298 tons. Compared to one year ago, May levels declined 8.8 percent.

Exports of all other metallic coated products were 19,513 tons, down 5.9 percent from April, and down 18.6 percent compared to one year ago.

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