AISI: Raw steel production ticks higher

Domestic mill output increased last week, according to the latest data published by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). Production remains historically strong, holding near multi-year highs since early June.

Raw steel production was estimated at 1,782,000 short tons (st) of raw steel for the week ending Aug. 2 (Figure 1). Production increased 5,000 st, or 0.3%, from the previous week, just 5,000 st below the three-year high recorded six weeks ago.

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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