AISI: US steel mill production remains elevated

Domestic steel mill output inched higher last week, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). Raw production remains historically strong and has been growing steadily since April.

US mills produced an estimated 1,781,000 short tons (st) of raw steel for the week ending July 5 (Figure 1). Output rose by 5,000 short tons (st), or 0.3%, from the previous week and sits just 6,000 st below the three-year high seen in mid-June.

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.