According to statistics from the US Department of Commerce (USDOC), in May, the US exported around 21,500 tons of section beams, including U, I, H, L, and T section steels, increasing by 27% compared to the previous month while falling by 38% from the same month a year ago.

Among them, the exports to Canada accounted for the largest proportion, totaling around 16,000 tons, a month-on-month surge of 44% and a year-on-year fall of 34%. Mexico ranked second with around 3,900 tons.

During the period, the export value of these products totaled roughly US$28 million, up by 37% month on month and down by 30% year on year.