Metal Shipments Close to Year Ago Levels in the U.S. and Canada
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill.
Steel and aluminum shipments in the U.S. declined modestly in November compared with earlier months this year. In Canada, steel shipments were essentially flat with year-ago levels and up significantly in aluminum.
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U.S. Service Center Activity
U.S. service center steel shipments in November 2020 decreased by 1.3% from November 2019. Shipments of aluminum products decreased by 5.2% from the same month in 2019.
Canadian Service Center Activity
Canadian service center steel shipments in November 2020 decreased by 1.0% from November 2019. Shipments of aluminum products increased by 6.9% from the same month in 2019.
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