Steel Imports Down 16.7% In September vs. August

Finished Import Market Share YTD at 19%

Washington, D.C. - Based on final Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that the U.S. imported a total of 1,560,000 net tons (NT) of steel in September 2025, including 1,184,000 net tons (NT) of finished steel (down 16.7% and 15.9%, respectively, vs. August 2025). Total and finished steel imports are down 8.9% and 12.5%, respectively, year-to-date vs. 2024. Over the 12-month period October 2024 to September 2025, total and finished steel imports are down 5.9% and 8.4%, respectively, vs. the prior 12-month period. Finished steel import market share was an estimated 14% in September and is estimated at 19% over the first nine months of 2025.

A key steel product with a significant import increase in September compared to August was line pipe (up 27%). Products with a significant increase in imports over the 12-month period October 2024 to September 2025 compared to the previous 12-month period include tin plate (up 45%), line pipe (up 14%) and wire rods (up 13%).

In September, the largest suppliers were Canada (310,000 NT, up 2% vs. August), South Korea (244,000 NT, up 38%), Brazil (175,000 NT, down 35%), Mexico (147,000 NT, down 25%) and Germany (98,000 NT, up 30%). Over the 12-month period October 2024 to September 2025, the largest suppliers were Canada (5,262,000 NT, down 21% vs, compared to the previous 12-months), Brazil (4,111,000 NT, down 9%), Mexico (3,336,000 NT, down 2%), South Korea (2,752,000 NT, down 3%) and Germany (1,220,000 NT, up 17%). Below are charts on steel imports by country and estimated finished steel import market share in recent months.

View the full statistical report here.

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AISI serves as the voice of the American steel industry in the public policy arena and advances the case for steel in the marketplace as the preferred material of choice. AISI's membership is comprised of integrated and electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmakers, steel pipe and tube manufacturers and steel processors and fabricators, reflecting the production and distribution of both carbon and stainless steels. These steels are critical to America's national and economic security, including roads and bridges, buildings, the electrical grid, cars and trucks and all clean energy technologies. AISI also represents associate members who are suppliers to or customers of the steel industry. For more news about steel and its applications, view AISI's website at www.steel.org. Follow AISI on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter (@AISISteel) or Instagram.