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U.S. exports of steelmaking materials (End-Use 12000) totaled $708.8M in April 2026, traded with 76 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataIron ore, metallurgical coal, scrap steel, and ferroalloys exported as inputs to foreign steel mills are grouped under this end-use category, reflecting their shared role as upstream raw materials in the steelmaking process. US metallurgical coal and steel scrap are globally competitive exports, with scrap in particular serving as a critical feedstock for electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmakers in export markets. Exporters should be aware that Section 232 measures apply to steel mill products on the import side, but the export of steelmaking raw materials operates under a separate regulatory framework with fewer restrictions.
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Section 232 tariffs were imposed on steel mill product imports into the US, not on US exports of steelmaking raw materials such as scrap or metallurgical coal. However, retaliatory measures by trading partners in response to Section 232 have at times affected demand for US raw material exports, so exporters should monitor bilateral trade relations with key destination markets.
Metallurgical (coking) coal has specific coking properties — low sulfur content, high carbon, and appropriate volatile matter — that make it suitable for blast furnace ironmaking, whereas thermal coal is used primarily for power generation. The distinction matters for Schedule B classification, pricing benchmarks, and the end-use markets targeted by the exporter.
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End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction imports are not shown for this slug.