Import Scrap

Imports

Although still a significant scrap exporter, in recent years some parts of the United States have begun to import ferrous scrap as well as manufactured scrap substitutes (pig iron and HBI/DRI). Growing requirements of US consumers have raised scrap imports from only 1 or 2 million tons per year to 3 – 4 million tons in each of the past 7 years. Additionally, 6 – 7 million tons of manufactured scrap substitutes have been imported annually in recent years.