Steel exports tick up to 13-month high in April

US steel exports increased 2% from March to April to the highest monthly volume in 13 months, according to US Department of Commerce figures. Although up, export levels have been historically low for over a year.

The amount of steel shipped abroad totaled 669,000 short tons (st) in April. Trade was up 16% from the same month one year earlier, but 21% below April 2024 levels. Compare this to the five-year low of 469,000 st set last December.

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.