SMU Survey: Mill lead times contract slightly, remain short

Buyers participating in our latest market survey reported a slight contraction in mill lead times for both sheet and plate steel products, a reversal from the slight upticks seen in early December.

Production times this week are not far above the lows seen in July and November. Sheet product production times have been historically low since May, and plate production times have followed suit since July.

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.

Brett Linton

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