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    March 11, 2025

    Steel exports rebound in January

    Written by Brett Linton

    The amount of steel exported from the US recovered to a five-month high in January after falling to a two-year low in December, according to the latest data published by the US Department of Commerce. This growth follows four consecutive months of declining exports.

    Steel exports increased 27% month over month (m/m) in January to 781,000 short tons, marking the highest monthly export rate recorded since August 2024. January exports were 1% above 2024’s average monthly export rate of 770,000 st and 1% higher than a year earlier.

    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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