AISI: Raw steel production stumbles

Following three consecutive weekly increases, raw steel production in the US slipped last week, according to the latest American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) data. Weekly production is now at the third-lowest level recorded this year.

Domestic mills produced an estimated 1,629,000 short tons (st) of raw steel in the week ending Nov. 2. Output fell by 31,000 st or 1.9% from the prior week, with all regions seeing declines. Recall that in mid-October, production fell to a 20-month low of 1,606,000 st (Figure 1).

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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