AISI: Weekly raw steel mill output ticks lower

Domestic raw steel production edged lower last week, according to the latest data released by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). This marks the second-lowest weekly production rate recorded since May.

US mills produced an estimated 1,725,000 short tons (st) of raw steel in the week ending Dec. 20, down 28,000 st or 1.6% from the previous week (Figure 1). Output has trended lower in recent months following the three-and-a-half-year high of 1,800,000 st set in late August.

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.