According to final data from the US Department of Commerce, total US imports of wire rod reached 49,233 tons in September 2023, down 44.9% from August and 9.0% from September 2022 levels.
By value, total wire rod imports reached $47.8 million in September 2023, compared to $85.7 million in August and $61.6 million in September 2022.
The United States imported the most wire rod in September from Canada, importing 24,448 tons, compared to 31,041 tons in August and 23,849 tons in September 2022.
Other major sources of imported wire rod in September include Brazil with 8,059 tons; South Korea with 4,718 tons; Egypt 4,574 tons; and Germany with 3,302 tons.
