Analysis
May 8, 2026
Steel imports recover modestly in March and April
Written by Brett Linton
After reaching historic lows in recent months, steel import volumes increased marginally in March and April, according to recently released US Commerce Department data. Final March imports rose 5% month-over-month (m/m), and April license data show another 10% recovery.
Recall that imports briefly surged to a two-and-a-half-year high at the start of 2025, then began to ease in the middle of the year. From September 2025 through February 2026, monthly import volumes were at some of the lowest levels seen since 2020.
