AISI: Raw steel production falls to 5-week low

Domestic raw steel mill production slipped to a five-week low last week, according to the latest figures released by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). Weekly production is now at the third-lowest level recorded this year.

US mills produced an estimated 1,623,000 short tons (st) of raw steel in the week ending Nov. 16. Output fell by 26,000 st or 1.6% from the prior week. 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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