U.S. steel product imports declined by 12.6% in 2025, falling to 25.241 million NT. Based on final data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) announced that the United States imported a total of 1.577 million net tons (NT) of steel in December 2025. Of this amount, 1.160 million NT consisted of finished steel. Compared to November, total steel imports decreased by 3.8%, while finished steel imports increased by 6.9%.
Looking at the full year 2025, total U.S. steel imports amounted to 25.241 million NT, while finished steel imports totaled 18.665 million NT. Accordingly, total imports declined by 12.6% compared to 2024, while finished steel imports fell by 17.1%. AISI estimated that finished steel imports’ market share was approximately 14% in December and 18% for the full year 2025.
In December, the product group with the most significant increase in imports compared to November was rebar, with a 135% increase. This product was followed by cut-to-length plates with a 68% increase, coils with a 45% increase, hot-rolled bars with a 39% increase, and heavy structural profiles with a 37% increase. Throughout 2025, tinplate imports increased by 24%, pipe lines by 19%, film by 13%, and oil country tubular goods by 13% compared to 2024.
In terms of supplier countries, Brazil was the largest steel exporter in December with 257,000 NT. Brazil’s shipments increased by 4% compared to November. Canada ranked second with 234,000 NT, while its shipments decreased by 9%. South Korea recorded 167,000 NT with a 1% increase, while Mexico fell by 17% to 137,000 NT. Japan reached 109,000 NT with a 53% increase.
For the full year 2025, the largest supplier was Canada with 4.524 million NT, and its exports declined by 31% compared to 2024. Brazil ranked second with 4.126 million NT, recording an 8% decrease. Mexico’s exports declined by 20% to 2.823 million NT. South Korea fell by 5% to 2.662 million NT, while Germany increased by 5% to 1.128 million NT.
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