Flat Rolled Steel Mill Lead Times Remain Stable

Cold rolled lead times average 6.48 weeks, up slightly from the 6.38 weeks reported in mid August. This is down from the 6.88 weeks measured at the beginning of July (and 7.0 at the beginning of August) but above the 6.20 weeks measured one year ago.

Galvanized lead times average 6.62 weeks, or about the same as the 6.58 weeks measured during the middle of August. As with cold rolled, galvanized lead times were slightly longer at the beginning of August at 7.03 weeks. One year ago, galvanized lead times were averaging 6.07 weeks.

Galvalume lead times remained at 6.75 weeks which was where they were reported to be during the middle of August. They are shorter than the 7.90 weeks reported at the beginning of August of this year. One year ago Galvalume lead times were measured as averaging 6.55 weeks.

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