According to preliminary census data from the US Department of Commerce,
monthly steel imports in February 2024 decreased 3.3% from January to total 2,239,828 mt. A year-on-year comparison shows a 7.7% increase. In terms of value, US steel imports in February totaled $2.64 billion, compared to $2.88 billion in January and $2.82 billion in February 2023. Top sources for US steel imports in February include: Canada, with 487,345 mt; Brazil, with 459,162 mt; Mexico, with 297,554 mt; Taiwan, with 76,883 mt; and Romania, with 72,499 mt.