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Steel Imports
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Steel Import Market Share Still at 22% in October Despite 3% Dip in Import Permits
Nov. 3, 2011 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,192,000 net tons for the month of October, a 3% decrease from the 2,269,000 permit tons recorded in September according to the latest report from AISI.
Preliminary Steel Imports Decline 9% in September
Oct. 26, 2011 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,238,000 net tons of steel in September, down 9% from August final data according to the latest report from AISI. Finished steel imports were also down 9% through the same period.
Stainless Imports up 39% through YTD July 2011
Oct. 25, 2011 - Total stainless imports reached 488,826 tons through YTD July 2011, a 38.6% increase compared to YTD July 2010 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel imports (comprising stainless steel, alloy tool steel and electrical steel) reached 615,409 tons through the same period, a 37.2% increase.
Steel Import Permits Down 11% in September
Oct. 6, 2011 - Steel import permit applications reached 2,221,000 net tons for the month of September, an 11% decrease from the 2,481,000 permit tons recorded in August according to the latest report from AISI.
Preliminary Steel Imports Decline 7% in August
Sep. 28, 2011 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,440,000 net tons of steel in August, down 7% from July final data according to the latest report from AISI. Finished steel imports were down 13% over the same period.
Stainless Imports up 39% through YTD June 2011
Sep. 12, 2011 - Total stainless imports reached 406,269 tons through YTD June 2011, 39.2% increase compared to YTD June 2010 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel imports (comprising stainless steel, alloy tool steel and electrical steel) reached 514,354 tons through the same period, a 38.3% increase compared to YTD June 2010.
Steel Import Permits Down 3% in August
Sep. 8, 2011 - Steel import permit applications reached 2,446,000 net tons for the month of August, a 3% decrease from the 2,520,000 permit tons recorded in July according to the latest report from AISI.
Stainless Imports up 42% through YTD May 2011
Aug. 29, 2011 - Total stainless steel imports reached 335,588 tons through YTD May 2011, a 42.4% increase compared to YTD May 2010 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel imports reached 427,616 tons through the same period, a 41.8% increase compared to YTD May 2010.
Preliminary Finished Steel Imports Decline 4% in July
Aug. 25, 2011 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,584,000 net tons of steel in July, down 5% from June final data, according to the latest report from AISI. Finished steel imports were down 4% over the same period.
Steel Import Permits Down 13% in July
Aug. 4, 2011 - Steel import permit applications reached 2,447,000 net tons for the month of July, a 13% decrease from the 2,797,000 permit tons recorded in June according to the latest report from AISI.
Preliminary Finished Steel Imports Increase 5% in June
Jul. 29, 2011 - The U.S. imported 2,110,000 net tons of finished steel in June, up 5% from May final data according to the latest report from AISI.
Stainless Imports up 43% through YTD April
Jul. 22, 2011 - Total stainless steel imports reached 262,705 tons through YTD April 2011, a 43.0% increase compared to YTD April 2010 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel imports reached 336,236 tons through the same period, a 43.6% increase compared to YTD April 2010.
Finished Steel Import Permits Up 15% in June
Jul. 7, 2011 - Steel import applications reached 2,734,000 net tons for the month of June, a 2% increase from the May preliminary imports total of 2,692,000 net tons according to the latest report from AISI.
Preliminary Steel Imports Increase 6% in May
Jun. 22, 2011 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,692,000 net tons of steel in May, up 6% from April final data, according to the latest report from AISI.
Stainless Imports up More than 50% Through YTD March 2011
Jun. 17, 2011 - Total stainless imports reached 198,619 ton through YTD March 2011, a 50.6% increase compared to YTD March 2010 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached in 255,551 tons over the same period, a 53.9% increase compared to YTD March 2010.
Steel Import Permits Down 6% in May
Jun. 2, 2011 - Steel import permit applications reached 2,579,000 net tons for the month of May, a 6% decrease from the 2,746,000 permit tons recorded in April according to the latest report from AISI.
Preliminary Steel Imports Increase 3% in April
May 27, 2011 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,535,000 net tons of steel in April, up 3% from March final data according to the latest report from AISI.
Stainless Imports through February More than 50% Higher than YTD 2010
May 18, 2011 - Total stainless imports reached 126,885 tons in YTD February 2011, a 51.4% increase compared to YTD February 2010 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports (comprising stainless steel, alloy tool steel and electrical steel) over the same period were 166,205 tons, a 56.1% increase.
Steel Import Permits up 7% in April
May 5, 2011 - Steel import permit applications reached 2,626,000 net tons for the month of April, a 7% increase from the 2,455,000 permit tons recorded in March according to the latest report from AISI.
Preliminary Steel Imports Rebound 33% in March
Apr. 28, 2011 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,446,000 net tons of steel in March, up 33% from February final data according to the latest report from AISI. Finished steel imports increased 29% over the same period.
Steel Import Permits Up 24% in March
Apr. 7, 2011 - Steel import applications reached a total of 2,378,000 net tons for the month of March, a 24% increase from the 1,914,000 permit tons recorded in February according to the latest report from AISI.
Stainless, Specialty Imports Finish 2010 Nearly 70% Above 2009
Mar. 25, 2011 - Total stainless imports reached 662,695 tons in YTD December 2010, a 69.6% increase compared to the comparable year-ago period, according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 842,055 tons through the same period, a 70.4% increase compared to last year.
Preliminary Steel Imports Decline 16% in February
Mar. 23, 2011 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,777,000 net tons of steel in February, down 16% from January final data according to the latest report from AISI.
Stainless, Specialty Imports Continue to Climb through YTD November 2010
Mar. 4, 2011 - Total stainless imports reached 598,182 tons in YTD November 2010, a 71.7% increase compared to the comparable year-ago period, according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel imports reached 763,015 tons through the same period, a 72.5% increase compared to the comparable year-ago period.
Steel Import Permits Down 13% in February
Mar. 3, 2011 - Steel import applications reached a total of 1,815,000 net tons net tons for the month of February, a 13% decrease from the 2,081,000 permit tons recorded in January according to the latest report from AISI.
Finished Steel Imports Rise by 8% in January
Feb. 24, 2011 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,048,000 net tons of steel in January, up 10% from December final data according to the latest report from AISI.
Total, Finished Steel Import Permits Up 8.6%, 11% in January
Feb. 3, 2011 - Steel import permit applications reached a total of 2,011,000 net tons for the month of January, an 8.6% increase from the 1,852,000 permit tons recorded in December according to the latest report from AISI.
Preliminary 2010 Steel Imports up 47% vs. 2009
Jan. 26, 2011 - The U.S. imported a total 1,811,000 net tons of steel in December, up 1% from November final data, according to the latest report from AISI. The total included 1,445,000 net tons of finished steel, down 3% from November final data.
YTD Stainless, Specialty Imports Holding Steady through October
Jan. 24, 2011 - Total stainless steel imports reached 532,053tons in YTD October 2010, a 72.3% increase compared to the comparable year-ago period according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel reached 677,843tons through the same period, a 71.2% increase compared to the comparable year-ago period.
Steel Import Permit Tons Hold Steady through December
Jan. 6, 2011 - Steel import permit applications reached a total of 1,814,000 net tons for the month of December, a 0.4% decrease from the 1,808,000 permit tons recorded in November according to the latest report from AISI.
Preliminary Steel Imports Dip 5% in November
Dec. 30, 2010 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,784,000 net tons of steel in November, down 5% from October final data according to the latest report from AISI. Finished steel imports were down 6% over the same period.
YTD Stainless, Specialty Imports up More than 70% through September
Dec. 15, 2010 - Total stainless steel imports reached 463,783 tons in YTD September 2010, a 72.6% increase compared to the comparable year-ago period according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel — stainless, alloy tool and electrical steel — reached 593,200 tons through the same period, a 69.9% increase.
Steel Import Permits Dip 11% in November
Dec. 2, 2010 - Steel import permit applications reached a total of 1,672,000 net tons for the month of November, an 11% decrease from the 1,870,000 permit tons recorded in October according to the latest report from AISI.
Preliminary Steel Imports Decline 14% in October
Nov. 24, 2010 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,791,000 net tons of steel in October, down 14% from September final data, according to the most recent report from AISI.
YTD Specialty Steel Imports up More than 75% through August
Nov. 19, 2010 - Total stainless steel imports reached 414,880 tons in YTD August 2010, a 76.6% increase compared to the comparable year-ago period according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel reached 527,245 tons through the same period, up 71.1%.
Steel Import Permits Down 13% in October
Nov. 4, 2010 - Steel import permit applications reached a total of 1,812,000 net tons for the month of October, a 13% decrease from the 2,075,000 permit tons recorded in September, according to the latest report from AISI.
YTD Stainless Imports up More than 70% through July 2010
Oct. 29, 2010 - Total stainless steel imports reached 352,762 tons in YTD July 2010, a 70.5% increase compared to the comparable year-ago period according to the latest report SSINA. Total specialty steel imports were up 63.1% through the same period.
Preliminary Steel Imports Slide Another 3% in September
Oct. 27, 2010 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,107,000 net tons of steel in September, down 3% from August data according to the latest report from AISI. The September total includes 1,589,000 net tons of finished steel, down 6% from August data.
Steel Import Permits Dip 11% in September
Oct. 7, 2010 - Steel import permit applications reached a total of 2,007,000 net tons for the month of September, an 11% decrease from the 2,252,000 permit tons recorded in August, according to the latest report from AISI.
Preliminary Steel Imports Slip 11% in August
Sep. 29, 2010 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,155,000 net tons of steel in August, down 11% from July data, according to the latest report from AISI. The August total included 1,668,000 net tons of finished steel, down 8% from July data.
YTD Stainless Steel Imports up 66% Through June 2010
Sep. 22, 2010 - Total stainless steel imports reached 291,841 tons in YTD June 2010, a 66.0% increase compared to the comparable year-ago period according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel imports were up 56.1% through the same period.
Steel Import Permits Decrease 15% in August
Sep. 2, 2010 - Steel import permit applications reached a total of 2,082,000 net tons for August, a 15% decrease from the 2,436,000 permit tons recorded in July and a 14% decrease from the July preliminary imports total of 2,415,000 net tons, according to the latest report from AISI.
Preliminary Steel Imports up 19% in July
Aug. 25, 2010 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,415,000 net tons of steel in July, up 19% from June data, according to the latest report from AISI. Finished steel imports were up 15% from June data.
Stainless Steel Imports up 60% Through May 2010
Aug. 23, 2010 - Total stainless steel imports reached 235,739 tons in YTD May 2010, 60.0% increase compared to the comparable year-ago period according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel imports were up 46.7% through the same period.
Steel Import Permits Increase 15% in July
Aug. 5, 2010 - Steel import permit applications reached a total of 2,323,000 net tons for the month of July, a 15% increase from the 2,023,000 permit tons recorded in June and a 17% increase from the June preliminary imports total, according to the latest report from AISI.
Preliminary Steel Imports up 35% through First Half of 2010
Jul. 28, 2010 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,982,000 net tons of steel in June, down 14% vs. May final data according to the latest report from AISI.
Stainless Steel Imports Up 53% through April 2010
Jul. 26, 2010 - Total stainless steel imports reached 183,761 tons for YTD April 2010 a 52.8% increase compared to the comparable year-ago period according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel imports (comprising stainless steel, alloy tool steel and electrical steel) were up 37.8% through the same period.
June Steel Import Permits Decline 15% from May
Jul. 8, 2010 - Steel import permit applications reached a total of 1,955,000 net tons for the month of June, a 15% decrease from the 2,297,000 permit tons recorded in May according to the latest report from AISI.
First Quarter Stainless Steel Imports 44% Ahead of Q1-2009
Jul. 2, 2010 - Total stainless steel imports reached 131,894 tons for YTD March 2010, a 44.1% increase compared to YTD March 2009 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel imports (comprising stainless steel, alloy tool steel and electrical steel) were up 23.8% through the same period.
Preliminary Steel Imports Rise 7% in May
Jun. 23, 2010 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,226,000 net tons of steel in May, up 7% vs. April final data and the 3rd consecutive monthly increase according to the latest report from AISI.
Steel Import Permits Increase 4% in May
Jun. 3, 2010 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,148,000 net tons for the month of May, a 4% increase from the 2,060,000 permit tons recorded in April, according to the latest report from AISI.
SSINA Releases Market Data for February 2010
May 27, 2010 - Total stainless steel imports reached 83,832 tons for YTD February 2010, a 32.2% increase compared to YTD February 2009 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports (comprising stainless steel, alloy tool steel and electrical steel) were up 14.2% through the same period.
Preliminary April Steel Imports Pass January 2009 Benchmark
May 26, 2010 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,072,000 net tons of steel in April, up 1% vs. March final data and the highest monthly total since January 2009 according to the latest report from AISI.
Steel Import Permits Drop 3% in April
May 7, 2010 - Steel import permit applications totaled 1,968,000 net tons for the month of April, a 3% decrease from the 2,027,000 permit tons recorded in March according to the latest report from AISI.
Preliminary Steel Imports Increase 25% in March
Apr. 28, 2010 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,971,000 net tons of steel in March, up 25% vs. February final data and the highest monthly total since January 2009 according to the latest report from AISI.
SSINA Releases January Market Data
Apr. 23, 2010 - Imports of total specialty steel (comprising stainless steel, alloy tool steel, and electrical steel) in January were 55,266 tons, an 8.8% increase compared to January 2009, according to the latest statistical data released by the Specialty Steel Industry of North America.
Total Steel Import Permits Increase 20% in March
Apr. 8, 2010 - Steel import permit applications totaled 1,971, 000 net tons for the month of March, a 20% increase from the 1,644,000 permit tons recorded in February according to the latest report from AISI.
Stainless, Specialty Imports Down More than 45% through Year-End 2009
Mar. 30, 2010 - Total stainless imports reached 390,831 tons through December 2009, a 46.4% decrease compared to YTD December 2008 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 390,831 tons through the same period, a 47.8% decrease compared to YTD December 2008.
Preliminary Steel Imports Decrease 5% in February
Mar. 24, 2010 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,574,000 net tons of steel in February, down 5% vs. January final data according to the latest report from AISI.
Steel Import Permits Decline 7% in February
Mar. 5, 2010 - Steel import permit applications totaled 1,530,000 net tons for the month of February, a 7% decrease from the 1,644,000 permit tons recorded in January according to the latest report from AISI.
YTD Stainless, Specialty Imports Down 50% through November 2009
Feb. 25, 2010 - Total stainless imports reached 348,431 tons through November 2009, a 49.9% decrease compared to YTD November 2008 according to the latest report from the SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 442,265 tons through the same period, a 50.6% decrease compared to YTD November 2008.
Preliminary Steel Imports Increase 16% in January
Feb. 24, 2010 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,634,000 net tons of steel in January, up 16% vs. December final data according to the latest report from AISI.
Steel Import Permits Rise 12% in January
Feb. 4, 2010 - Steel import applications reached 1,537,000 net tons for the month of January, a 12% increase from the 1,377,000 permit tons recorded in December 2009 according to the latest report from AISI.
Preliminary Finished Steel Imports Up 11% in December
Jan. 28, 2010 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,396,000 net tons of steel in December 2009, up 1% vs. November final data, according to the latest report from AISI.
Stainless, Specialty Imports Still Down More than 50% through October
Jan. 18, 2010 - Total stainless imports reached 308,874 tons through October 2009, a 52.5% decrease compared to YTD October 2008 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 396,033 tons through the same period, a 52.5% decrease compared to YTD October 2008.
SSINA Data Shows Stainless Steel Imports, Consumption Down
Jan. 11, 2010 - Imports of total stainless steel in YTD September 2009 were 268,732 tons, a 54.9% decrease compared to the same period of 2008, according to data recently released by The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA). U.S. consumption was 991,809 tons, down 34.3%.
Steel Import Permits Decline 9% in December
Jan. 7, 2010 - Steel import permit applications reached 1,326,000 net tons for the month of December, a 9% decrease from the 1,450,000 permit tons recorded in November 2009, according to the latest report from AISI.
Preliminary Steel Imports Dip 19% in November
Dec. 23, 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,321,000 net tons of steel in November 2009, down 19% from October final data, according to the latest report from AISI.
YTD Stainless, Specialty Imports Down More than 50% through August
Dec. 7, 2009 - Total stainless imports reached 234,989tons through August 2009, a 56.8% decrease compared to YTD August 2008 according to the latest report from the SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 308,239 tons through the same period, a 55.4% decrease compared to YTD August 2008.
November Steel Import Permits Down 11%
Dec. 3, 2009 - Steel import permit applications reached 1,386,000 net tons for the month of November, an 11% decrease from the 1,561,000 permit tons recorded in October 2009, according to the latest report from AISI.
Preliminary Steel Imports Rise Again in October
Nov. 25, 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,560,000 net tons of steel in October 2009, a 29% increase compared to September final data, according to the latest report from AISI.
YTD Stainless, Specialty Imports Still Down Through July
Nov. 13, 2009 - Total stainless imports reached 206,931 tons through July 2009, a 57.1% decrease compared to YTD July 2008 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 275,032 tons through the same period, a 55.2% decrease compared to YTD July 2008.
Steel Import Permits Rise 16% in October
Nov. 5, 2009 - Steel import permit applications reached 1,491000 net tons for the month of October, a 16% increase from the 1,283,000 permit tons recorded in September 2009 according to the latest report from AISI.
Preliminary Steel Imports Increase 23% in September
Oct. 28, 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,204,000 net tons of steel in September 2009, an increase of 23% compared to August final data, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Steel Import Permits Reach Highest Total since March
Oct. 8, 2009 - Steel import applications totaled 1,252,000 net tons in September, a 26% increase from the 997,000 permit tons recorded in August 2009, according to the latest report from AISI.
Stainless, Specialty Imports Still Down More than 50% through June
Sep. 29, 2009 - Total stainless imports reached 175,783 tons through June 2009, a 57.1% decrease compared to YTD June 2008 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 238,274 tons through the same period, a 54.2% decrease compared to YTD June 2008.
Preliminary Steel Imports Decline 14% in August
Sep. 23, 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 855,000 net tons of steel in August, the lowest import total to date for 2009, according to the latest report form AISI.
Stainless, Specialty Imports Down 64% through May
Sep. 15, 2009 - Total stainless imports reached 147,354 tons through May 2009, a 63.6% decrease compared to YTD May 2008 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 205,558 tons through the same period, a 53.0% decrease compared to YTD May 2008.
Steel Imports Decline in August; Sheet Products Increase
Sep. 4, 2009 - Steel import permit applications totaled 952,000 net tons for the month of August, according to the latest AISI report.
Preliminary Steel Imports Up 14% in July
Aug. 26, 2009 - The U.S. imported 985,000 net tons of steel in July 2009, the first monthly increase in 2009 according to the latest report from AISI.
Steel Imports Log First Monthly Increase in 2009
Aug. 6, 2009 - Steel import permit applications totaled 951,000 net tons for the month of July, a 5% increase from permit tons recorded in June, according to the latest report from AISI.
Steel Imports Down 18% in June
Jul. 30, 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 849,000 net tons of steel in June 2009, an 18% decrease vs. May final data, according to the latest report from AISI.
Stainless, Specialty Imports Still Down 56% through April
Jul. 21, 2009 - Total stainless imports reached 120,228 tons through April, a 55.8% decrease compared to YTD April 2008 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 169,903 tons through the same period, a 51.6% decrease compared to YTD April 2008.
Steel Imports Drop 23% in June
Jul. 2, 2009 - Steel import permit applications totaled 810,000 net tons for the month of June, a 23% decrease from the previous month according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI).
Steel Imports Slip 17% in May
Jun. 24, 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,020,000 net tons of steel in May 2009, an 11% decrease vs. April final data, according to the latest report from AISI.
Steel Imports Slide 15% in May
Jun. 4, 2009 - Steel import permit applications totaled 1,015,000 net tons for the month of May, a 15% decrease from April 2009 permit tons and a 16% decrease from the April preliminary imports total according to the latest report from AISI.
Steel Imports Decline 21% in April 2009
May 29, 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,214,000 net tons of steel in April 2009, a 21% decrease vs. March final data, according to the latest report from AISI.
Stainless, Specialty Imports Still Down through February as Consumption Lags
May 20, 2009 - Total stainless imports reached 63,391 tons through February 2009, a 51.3% decrease compared to YTD February 2008 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 93,272 tons through the same period, a 44.6% decrease compared to YTD February 2008.
Steel Imports Drop 22% in April
May 7, 2009 - Steel import applications totaled 1,170,000 net tons for the month of April 2009, a 22% decrease from March 2009 permit tons and the March preliminary imports total, according to the latest report from AISI.
Steel Imports Slip 5% in March
Apr. 29, 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,505,000 net tons of steel in March 2009, a 5% decrease vs. February final data, according to the latest report from AISI.
Commerce to Issue Duties on Welded Steel Line Pipe from China
Apr. 27, 2009 - The U.S. Department of Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order on imports of circular welded carbon quality steel line pipe from China, following the ITC’s finding of material injury due to imports of these products from China.
Stainless, Specialty Steel Imports Still Down Through January 2009
Apr. 20, 2009 - Total stainless imports reached 20,156 tons through January 2009, a 50.1% decrease compared to YTD January 2008, according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 37,080 tons through the same period, a 39.8% decrease compared to YTD January 2008.
Steel Imports Drop 9% in March
Apr. 2, 2009 - Steel import permit applications totaled 1,416,000 net tons for the month of March, a 9% decrease from the February preliminary imports total, according to the latest report from the AISI.
Steel Imports Dip 34% in February
Mar. 25, 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,553,000 net tons of steel in February 2009, a 34% decrease vs. January final data, according to the latest report from AISI.
Total Stainless Imports Dip 4.8% in 2008 as Domestic Consumptions Sags
Mar. 20, 2009 - Total stainless imports reached 728,487 tons through the end of December 2008, a 4.8% decrease compared to YTD December 2007 as consumption of total stainless steel products dips to its lowest levels since 1992, according to the latest report from the Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA).
Finished Steel Imports Surge 15% in January
Feb. 25, 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,343,000 net tons of steel in January 2009, a 13% increase vs. December final data, according to the latest report from AISI.
Stainless, Specialty Imports Dip Slightly Through November as Consumption Slumps
Feb. 20, 2009 - Total stainless imports reached 695,256 tons through the first eleven months of 2008, a 2.2% decrease compared to YTD November 2007 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 895,714 tons through the same period, a 1.5% decrease compared to YTD November 2007.
Steel Imports Increase Market Share to 32% in Fourth Quarter
Jan. 29, 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,987,000 net tons of steel in December 2008, a 17% decrease vs. November final data, according to the latest report from AISI
Stainless, Specialty Imports Nearly Steady Through October
Jan. 20, 2009 - Total stainless steel imports reached 650,517 tons through the first ten months of 2008, a 1.4% decrease compared to YTD October 2007, according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports (comprising stainless steel, alloy tool steel and electrical steel) reached 833,209 tons in the same period, a 0.1% decrease compared to YTD October 2007.
Steel Imports Down 5% by the End of 2008
Jan. 8, 2009 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,009,000 net tons for the month of December, a 15% decrease from the 2,366,000 permit tons recorded in November 2008, and a 10% decline from the November preliminary imports total of 2,241,000 net tons, according to the latest report from AISI.
Steel Imports Slip 28% in November
Dec. 24, 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,241,000 net tons of steel in November 2008, a 28% decrease vs. October final data, according to the latest report from AISI.
Steel Imports Continue to Slide through November
Dec. 24, 2008 - Northwest Pipe will supply approximately 15,000 feet of 54-inch steel pipe for the Tecate Hydroelectric Project, an engineered and custom-fabricated piping system located in the Rancho Tecate area.
Stainless, Specialty Imports See Slight Dip in September 2008
Dec. 15, 2008 - ABSTRACT: Total stainless steel imports reached 595,648 tons through the first nine months of 2008, a 1.7% decrease from YTD September 2007, according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 760,368 tons in the same period, a 0.3% decrease compared to YTD September 2007.
Steel Import Permit Applications Fall in November
Dec. 4, 2008 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,277,000 net tons for the month of November, a 23% decrease from the 2,967,000 permit tons recorded in October 2008, according to the latest report from the AISI.
Steel Imports Inch up Slightly in October 2008
Nov. 26, 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,964,000 net tons of steel in October 2008, a 1% increase vs. September final data according to the latest report from AISI.
Stainless, Specialty Imports Steady through August
Nov. 14, 2008 - Total stainless steel imports reached 543,757 tons through the first eight months of 2008, a 1.3% decrease compared to YTD August 2007, according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 691,306 tons in the same period, a 0.4% decrease compared to YTD August 2007.
Steel Import Permit Applications Virtually Unchanged in October
Nov. 6, 2008 - Steel import applications totaled 2,908,000 net tons for the month of October, was a 1% increase from the 2,867,000 permit tons recorded in September 2008, and a 0.5% decrease from the September preliminary imports total of 2,921,000 net tons, according to the latest report from AISI.
Steel Imports Rebound 15% in September
Oct. 29, 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,921,000 net tons of steel in September 2008, a 15% increase vs. August final data according to the latest report from AISI. The total included 2,428,000 net tons of finished steel, up 18% vs. August final data.
Stainless, Specialty Imports Continue Their Slow Climb through July
Oct. 14, 2008 - Total stainless steel imports reached 482,223 tons through the first seven months of 2008, a 0.7% decrease compared to YTD July 2007, according to the latest report from the Specialty Steel Industry of North America. Total specialty imports increased 0.2% over the same period.
Steel Import Permit Applications Expand 9% in September
Oct. 9, 2008 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,684,000 net tons for the month of September, a 9% increase from the 2,460,000 permit tons recorded in August 2008, and a 14% increase from the August preliminary imports total of 2,346,000 net tons, according to the latest report from AISI.
Steel Imports Slip 19% in August
Sep. 24, 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,346,000 net tons of steel in August 2008, a 19% drop compared to July final data according to the latest report from AISI.
Steel Import Permit Applications Shrink 21% in August
Sep. 4, 2008 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,363,000 net tons in August 2008, a 21% decrease from the 2,991,000 permit tons recorded in July 2008, and a 17% decline from the July preliminary imports total of 2,842,000 net tons, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Steel Imports Creep up 4% in July
Aug. 27, 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,842,000 net tons of steel in July 2008, up 4% vs. June final data according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Stainless, Specialty Imports Continue Their Slow Climb through May
Aug. 15, 2008 - Total stainless steel imports reached 342,747 tons through the first five months of 2008, a 3.2% increase compared to YTD May 2007, according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel imports grew by 2.9% over the same period.
Steel Import Permit Applications Expand 9% in July
Aug. 7, 2008 - Steel import applications totaled 2,916,000 net tons in July, a 9% increase from both the 2,671,000 permit tons recorded in June 2008, and the June preliminary imports total of 2,675,000 net tons.
Steel Imports Rebound 7% in June
Jul. 30, 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,675,000 net tons of steel in June 2008, a 7% increase vs. May final data, according to the latest report from AISI.
Steel Import Permit Applications Hold Steady through June
Jul. 3, 2008 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,533,000 net tons in June, a 1% increase from the 2,514,000 permit tons recorded in May 2008, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Steel Imports Down 18% in May
Jun. 25, 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,451,000 net tons of steel in May 2008, an 18% decrease vs. April final data, according to the latest report from AISI.
Stainless, Specialty Imports Creep Upward through First Quarter
Jun. 11, 2008 - Total stainless steel imports reached 200,161 tons through the first three months of 2008, a 2.1% increase compared to YTD March 2007 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty steel imports (stainless steel, alloy tool steel, and electrical steel) grew by 4.7% over the same period.
Steel Import Permit Applications Drop 20% in May
Jun. 5, 2008 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,393,000 net tons in May, a 20% decrease compared to April, according to the latest report from the AISI.
Steel Imports Rebound 15% in April
May 29, 2008 - The U.S. imported 2,944,000 net tons of steel in April 2008, a 15% increase vs. March final data, according to the latest report from AISI.
Steel Import Permit Applications Jump 14% in April
May 8, 2008 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,911,000 net tons for the month of April, a 14% increase from the 2,546,000 permit tons recorded in the previous month, March 2008.
Steel Imports Creep up 1.2% in March
Apr. 23, 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,513,000 net tons of steel in March 2008, including 2,064,000 net tons of finished steel, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Stainless, Specialty Imports Keep Pace with ’07 through February 2008
Apr. 22, 2008 - Total stainless steel imports reach 130,259 tons through the first two months of 2008, a 0.4% decrease compared to YTD February 2007, according to the latest report from SSINA.
Steel Import Permit Applications Slip 2% in March
Apr. 3, 2008 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,413,000 net tons for the month of March, a 2% decrease from the 2,454,000 permit tons recorded in the previous month, February 2008.
January Stainless and Specialty Imports Hanging Below Year-Earlier Figures
Mar. 26, 2008 - Total stainless steel imports reach 61,607 tons through the end of January, a 14.5% decrease compared to January 2007, according to the latest report from the Specialty Steel Industry of North America. Total specialty steel imports decreased 2.8% over the same period.
Steel Imports Dip 8% in February
Mar. 26, 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,458,000 net tons of steel in February 2008, including 1,905,000 net tons of finished steel, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Steel Import Permit Applications Dip 8% in February
Mar. 7, 2008 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,329,000 net tons in February, an 8% decrease from the 2,534,000 permit tons recorded in January 2008, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
January Steel Imports Leap 33% over December Totals
Feb. 27, 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,658,000 net tons of steel in January 2008 - a 33% increase over final data for December 2007 - according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Full-Year Stainless Imports Dip 7.6% Below ‘06 Totals
Feb. 26, 2008 - Total stainless imports reached 765,431 tons through the end of 2007, a 7.6% decrease compared to YTD 2006, according to the latest report from the Specialty Steel Industry of North America.
Eleven-Month Stainless Import Totals Dip 6.5% below YTD 2006
Feb. 15, 2008 - Total stainless imports reach 711,028 tons through the first eleven months of 2007 a 6.5% decrease compared to YTD November 2006, according to the latest report from SSINA.
Steel Import Permit Applications Increase 15% in January
Feb. 12, 2008 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,474,000 net tons in January, a 15% increase from the 2,137,000 permit tons recorded in December 2007 according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
End-of-Year Data Show China was Top Offshore Supplier of Finished Steel in ‘07
Jan. 30, 2008 - The United States imported a total of 1,977,000 net tons of steel in December 2007, a 15% decrease compared to final data for November according to the AISI.
Steel Import Totals Still High Through the End of 2007
Jan. 11, 2008 - Steel import applications totaled 2,107,000 net tons for the month of December 2007, for a projected full-year steel import total of 33.3 million net tons that is 4% higher than 2005 import totals.
Steel Imports Slip Again in November
Dec. 28, 2007 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,280,000 net tons of steel in November 2007—an 18% decrease as compared to the final October data—according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Despite November Dip, Steel Import Permit Applications Still High for YTD 2007
Dec. 6, 2007 - Steel import applications totaled 2,287,000 net tons for the month of November 2007, while year-to-date 2007 finished steel imports remain 8% higher than the same period in 2005.
Finished Steel Imports Still High Through October
Nov. 28, 2007 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,700,000 net tons of steel in October 2007, a 13% increase compared to the final September data according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Steel Import Permit Applications Creep up Again in October
Nov. 13, 2007 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,616,000 net tons for October, an 8% increase compared to the 2,433,000 permit tons recorded in September 2007.
Year-To-Date Steel Imports Still Buoyant
Oct. 24, 2007 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,196,000 net tons of steel in September 2007, a 17% decrease compared to final August data.
AISI Releases Expanded Report on U.S. Indirect Steel Trade
Oct. 10, 2007 - The American Iron and Steel Institute has updated its analysis of U.S. indirect steel trade, a report that identifies the volume and value of steel imported and exported between the United States and 11 major countries and four regions.
Steel Import Permit Applications Decline 10% in September
Oct. 5, 2007 - Although steel import permit applications for the month of September 2007 reflect a 10% decrease from previous month, year-to-date totals are still 10% higher than for the same period in 2005.
Steel Import Slide Fails to Suppress Year-to-Date Totals
Sep. 26, 2007 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,558,000 net tons of steel in August 2007, reflecting reflects a 22% decrease compared to July final data.
Steel Import Permit Applications Decline 22% in August
Sep. 13, 2007 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,490,000 net tons for the month of August, a 22% decrease from the 3,204,000 permit tons recorded in the previous month.
July Imports Reach Second-Highest Monthly Total for 2007
Aug. 29, 2007 - The U.S. imported a total of 3,222,000 net tons of steel in July 2007—including 2,452,000 net tons of finished steel—according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute. Total and finished steel imports reflect a 6% and 2% increase, respectively, compared to June’s final data.
Steel Import Permit Applications Exceed Three Million Tons in June
Aug. 8, 2007 - Steel import permit applications totaled 3,035,000 net tons for the month of July 2007—13% higher than the 2005 monthly average—according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Imports Running Steady—and High—Through First Half of 2007
Jul. 25, 2007 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,882,000 net tons of steel in June 2007, including 2,296,000 net tons of finished steel, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
High Level of Steel Import Permit Applications Persists Through June
Jul. 6, 2007 - Steel import permit applications reach 3,082,000 net tons in June 2007, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Imports Jump to Monthly High in May
Jun. 28, 2007 - The U.S. imported 3,210,000 net tons of steel in May 2007, a 13% increase compared to the previous month, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). Finished steel imports were up 25% over the previous month’s final data, and monthly totals for both categories reached their highest monthly totals for the year.
Steel Import Permit Applications Top Previous Records in May
Jun. 12, 2007 - Steel import permit applications totaled 3,014,000 net tons for May 2007—the highest monthly amount so far in 2007—according to a recent report from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
March Imports Creep 14% Ahead of February Totals
Apr. 24, 2007 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,989,000 net tons of steel in March 2007 according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute—a 14% increase compared to February 2007’s final data.
Department of Commerce to Lower Some Dumping Margins, Eliminate Others
Apr. 12, 2007 - The Department of Commerce released a memorandum addressing issues briefed during the recent section 129 proceedings, which addressed 12 antidumping cases, primarily related to steel imports.
Steel Import Permit Applications Rise in March
Apr. 5, 2007 - Steel import permit applications for March 2007 totaled 2,824,000 net tons according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI).
Despite Slowdown, Imports Still Near Historic Highs
Mar. 28, 2007 - March 28, 2007 — The U.S. imported a total of 2,655,000 net tons of steel in February 2007, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). The repor
Despite Downward Trend, Imports Rise for Key Steel Products
Mar. 1, 2007 - March 1, 2007 — The U.S. imported a total of 2,685,000 net tons of steel in January 2007, according to the latest report from the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). The total reflects
Ohio Steel Producers Concerned over Imports, Health of Auto Industry
Feb. 12, 2007 - Feb. 12, 2007 — The Ohio Steel Council's third-quarter 2006 data show increases in production and shipping as compared to the same period in 2005. Although fourth-quarter 2006 figures are not
Steel Imports Break All Records in 2006
Jan. 31, 2007 - Steel Imports Break All Records in 2006 Jan. 31, 2007 — The United States imported 2,988,000 net tons of steel in the month
Economic Analysis Details Chinese Subsidies for Steel Industry
Jul. 14, 2006 - July 14, 2006 — A newly released economic study concludes that the Chinese steel industry has b
Year-to-Date Steel Imports Climb 26 Percent
Mar. 31, 2006 - March 31, 2006 — The United States imported a total of 3,511,000 net tons of steel in February 2006, according to the latest report by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI
Steel Imports Continue Upward Trend through January
Mar. 6, 2006 - March 6, 2006 — The United States imported a total of 3,145,000 net tons of steel in January, a
Anticipated Record Imports for 2006 Prompt AISI Call for Action
Jan. 4, 2006 - Anticipated Record Imports for 2006 Prompt AISI Call for Action Jan. 4, 2006 — The American Iron and Steel Institute
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