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    August 8, 2019

    U.S Steel Exports Show Decline in June

    Written by Brett Linton

    The U.S. exported 600,000 tons of steel in June, according to final Census data, a 5 percent slip from May, and down 34 percent from the same month one year ago.

    June exports were in line with the 2018 average (~610,000 tons), but down significantly compared to the past few years. This time last year, exports were over 900,000 tons and were averaging 860,000+ tons in the spring and early summer months. It was July 2018 when exports dropped to sub-700,000-ton levels.

    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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