Analysis
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.
