In 2024, around ** million metric tons of iron and steel scrap were consumed in the United States. This is a slight increase of *** million metric tons compared to 2023, when consumption was ** million metric tons.
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US Geological Survey. (January 31, 2025). Reported consumption of iron and steel scrap in the U.S. from 2006 to 2024 (in million metric tons) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/209364/reported-consumption-of-iron-and-steel-in-the-us/
US Geological Survey. "Reported consumption of iron and steel scrap in the U.S. from 2006 to 2024 (in million metric tons)." Chart. January 31, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 31, 2026. /statistics/209364/reported-consumption-of-iron-and-steel-in-the-us/
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US Geological Survey, Reported consumption of iron and steel scrap in the U.S. from 2006 to 2024 (in million metric tons) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/209364/reported-consumption-of-iron-and-steel-in-the-us/ (last visited July 31, 2026)
Reported consumption of iron and steel scrap in the U.S. from 2006 to 2024 (in million metric tons) [Graph], US Geological Survey, January 31, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/209364/reported-consumption-of-iron-and-steel-in-the-us/
