Based on reported import licenses, US long products imports rose 3% from 97,000 short tons in April to 100,000 tons in May. This can be compared to 242,000 tons of long products imports in May 2008.
The most significant changes by product category were a rise in rebar imports from 31,000 tons in April to 48,000 tons in May, and a decline in all other structural shapes imports from 11,000 tons in April to 6,000 tons in May. Licenses reported up to 16 June (42,000 tons) imply that June import levels will stay under 100,000 tons.
