According to preliminary Census Bureau data from the US Department of Commerce (USDOC), the US imported nearly 180,000 tons of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) in April, rising by 25% compared to the previous month and by 61% from the same month a year ago.

Among them, imports from South Korea soared and accounted for the largest proportion, totaling roughly 33,000 tons, a month-on-month hike of 22% and a year-on-year surge of 284%. Taiwan ranked second with roughly 29,000 tons, followed by Austria’s 27,000 tons.

The value generated by OCTG imports in April amounted to approximately US$228 million, up by 19% month on month and by 24% year on year.