U.S. import penetration trend sets stage for Section 232 steel measures: U.S. imports of steel products by volume, 2009–2020
| Millions of metric tons (MMT) | |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 14.7 |
| 2010 | 21.7 |
| 2011 | 25.9 |
| 2012 | 30.4 |
| 2013 | 29.2 |
| 2014 | 40.2 |
| 2015 | 35.1 |
| 2016 | 30.0 |
| 2017 | 34.5 |
| 2018 | 30.6 |
| 2019 | 25.3 |
| 2020* | 18.8 |
* 2020 is a preliminary annual estimate.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2020b.
