AISI: Domestic steel output ticks back up

Following a minor dip in mid-June, raw steel production rose last week to a new multi-year high, according to the latest data released by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). US mills have ramped up production since April, with weekly output steadily increasing in nearly every week since.

Domestic steel mills produced an estimated 1,787,000 short tons (st) of raw steel through the week ending June 21 (Figure 1). Output grew by 4,000 tons, or 0.2%, compared to the prior week, now at the highest unadjusted weekly figure recorded since May 2022.

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.