Analysis
March 9, 2026
AISI: Raw steel production slips, but still near multi-year high
Written by Brett Linton
The volume of raw steel produced by US mills ticked lower last week but remains close to the multi-year high set two weeks prior, according to recently released data by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). Raw production has trended upwards since the start of the year.
Domestic raw steel production was estimated at 1,791,000 short tons (st) in the week ending March 6, a reduction of 20,000 st, or 1.1%, from the previous week (Figure 1). Compare this to the mid-February peak of 1,817,000 st, the strongest rate recorded in four years.
