According to statistics from the US International Trade Commission (USITC), the US exported around 1.06 million tons of steel scrap in April, increasing by 14% from the previous month but falling by 12% from the same month a year ago.

Among them, Turkey was the top destination with roughly 289,000 tons, sliding by 7% month on month and by 81% from a year earlier. Bangladesh ranked second with 164,000 tons, followed by India with 89,000 tons and Taiwan with 86,000 tons.

In the month, these exports were worth around US$463 million, up by 11.3% month on month and down by 12%.