The U.S. saw a significant decline in steel imports during April 2025, according to the latest figures released by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). Finished steel imports fell 11.8% year-over-year, totaling 1.6 million tons. Overall steel imports declined 17.1% compared with April 2024, reaching 2.1 million tons.
Finished Steel Imports and Market Share Trends
Year-to-date finished steel imports decreased by 5.1%, while total imports dropped by 4.4%. Finished steel import market share was 20% in April and averaged 22% for the year so far. This indicates a slight tightening in the U.S. steel market as domestic production gains traction.
Despite the overall drop, some steel product categories saw increases in April compared to March. Tin plate imports rose 43%, Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) increased by 26%, and wire rod imports also grew 26%. These increases highlight targeted demand in specific sectors of the steel market.
Major Suppliers Experience Import Reductions
Canada remained the largest supplier, delivering 433,000 tons of steel in April, but this was a 13% decrease from March. Brazil followed with 299,000 tons, down 30%. South Korea supplied 185,000 tons, a 27% decline, and Mexico’s shipments dropped sharply by 60%, totaling 156,000 tons.
SuperMetalPrice will continue tracking these import trends to provide up-to-date insights into the U.S. steel market and its impact on pricing.
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