US long products imports rise 66% in December

Based on reported import licenses, US long products imports rose 66% from 99,000 short tons in November to 164,000 tons in December. This can be compared to long products imports of 178,000 tons in December 2008 and 207,000 tons in December 2007.

Imports grew in all product categories. The highest volume rise was for wire rod, increasing 38,000 tons or by 65% over November imports. Rebar showed the second highest volume rise, increasing by 10,000 tons or 128%.

It’s too early to predict full-month January results, but I will update the spreadsheet below to show January-to-date licenses as soon as this week’s licenses are published.

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