The American Iron and Steel Institute reported that the US imported a total of 31.476 million net tons of steel in 2021, including 22.770 million net tons of finished steel. These totals represent increases of 43.0% and 41.0% respectivelyKey steel products with a significant increase in 2021 vs. 2020 were hot rolled sheets (up 89%), plates in coils (up 75%), sheets and strip all other metallic coatings (up 69%), oil country goods (up 67%) and wire rods (up 62%).In 2021, the largest volumes of steel imports were from Canada at 6.970 million net ton up 34% YoY, Mexico at 4.760 million net ton up 44%, Brazil at 4,365 million net ton up 8%, South Korea at 2.748 million net ton up 36% and Russia at 1.633 million net ton up 280%.
The American Iron and Steel Institute reported that the US imported a total of 31.476 million net tons of steel in 2021, including 22.770 million net tons of finished steel. These totals represent increases of 43.0% and 41.0% respectivelyKey steel products with a significant increase in 2021 vs. 2020 were hot rolled sheets (up 89%), plates in coils (up 75%), sheets and strip all other metallic coatings (up 69%), oil country goods (up 67%) and wire rods (up 62%).In 2021, the largest volumes of steel imports were from Canada at 6.970 million net ton up 34% YoY, Mexico at 4.760 million net ton up 44%, Brazil at 4,365 million net ton up 8%, South Korea at 2.748 million net ton up 36% and Russia at 1.633 million net ton up 280%.
