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    March 3, 2022

    Steel Mill Lead Times Inch Up; Still a Buyer's Market

    Written by Brett Linton

    Steel mill lead times remain short, but yielded minor upward movements this week for most products, based on Steel Market Update’s latest check of the market. SMU’s data on mill negotiations shows buyers still have the upper hand.

    Buyers polled this week by SMU reported mill lead times ranging from 2-6 weeks for hot rolled, 4-8 weeks for cold rolled, 4-8 weeks for galvanized, 4-8 weeks for Galvalume, and 3-6 weeks for plate.

    Brett Linton

    Brett Linton is a digital operations analyst for Steel Market Update, where he began his career. Linton has been in the steel industry since 2010. He has held roles as a category manager and strategic insights director at Reibus before returning to SMU in 2024. He is a graduate of The University of North Georgia with a degree in Finance and Accounting. Brett can be reached at brett@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-314-0179.

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