In 2020, China was the leading steel importer with some 37.9 million metric tons imported in the region. It was followed by the United States and Germany, which was the leading steel importer in the European Union. German semi-finished and finished steel imports reached some 18.2 million metric tons in 2020.
World leading steel importers in 2020, by country (in million metric tons)
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