US import of Rebar gain and Wire rod drop

US wire rod imports
have been declining for six consecutive months, according to Census Bureau data.
November’s preliminary import count stood at 42,228 tonnes, a nearly 37%
decrease month-over-month and a 50% decrease year-over-year.

Brazilian wire rod exports to the US fell to 4,138 t in November, a 75% drop
from October’s 16,713 t, according to license data. US rod imports from Mexico
also fell to 1,310 t from 4,477 t in October.