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The United States recorded a sharp decline in rolled steel imports during the first four months of 2026, reflecting changing trade dynamics and weaker overseas steel inflows. According to data from the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), US imports of rolled steel products fell 30.5% year-on-year to 5.12 million short tons during January–April.
Total steel imports, including semi-finished products, also declined 29.5% year-on-year to 6.97 million tons. Industry analysts linked the slowdown to trade protection measures, softer industrial demand, and ongoing adjustments in global steel supply chains.
Despite the broader decline, some product categories such as rebar, heavy sections, and cold-rolled coils recorded monthly import growth in April compared to March. South Korea, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico remained among the largest steel suppliers to the US market during the period. Experts believe stricter trade policies, shifting sourcing strategies, and efforts to support domestic steelmakers are continuing to reshape the North American steel market. Analysts also noted that lower imports could help improve capacity utilization for US steel producers while maintaining pressure on international exporters competing for market share.
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