AISI: Raw steel production reaches top mark YTD

Domestic raw steel output moved higher last week after rebounding from a seven-week low just two weeks ago, reaching its highest total year to date, according to the latest release from the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI).

Total steel output in the US was estimated to have been 1,745,000 short tons (st) in the week ending April 6, up 1.3% from the week prior. Raw production is down 1% compared to the same week last year, when production totaled 1,762,000 st.

David Schollaert

David Schollaert is deputy editor-in-chief for Steel Market Update. David joined SMU after more than a decade in the metals and mining industry in a myriad of different roles. Much of his early experience and expertise were within the coverage and analysis of steel-making raw materials and served previously as senior editor of the CRU Prices Service. Most recently, however, before his return to market analysis, David held roles as a metals buyer and an operations manager for raw material suppliers. He can be contacted at david@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-720-1008.

David Schollaert

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