AISI: Raw steel output dips for second week

US steel mills produced an estimated 1,659,000 short tons (st) of raw steel last week, according to data recently released by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI).

In the week ending Feb. 22, domestic steel output declined by 11,000 st or 0.7% compared to the prior week (Figure 1). Production has eased each of the past two weeks but remains relatively strong in comparison to late-2024 and early-2025 figures.

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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