Distributors/Service Centers
April 24, 2026
Sheet market sources report strengthening market conditions
Written by Kristen DiLandro
Sheet market participants reported steady to elevated demand over the past week. But while spot prices continued to edge up, some sources said lead times were becoming more closely aligned to industry norms.
One Midwest service center source said demand remains consistently strong. He also thinks the market will see imports enter the equation in a more significant in late 2026. “Q1 was a great quarter for us. We are hoping the trends continue. Our manufacturing order book is solid for months,” he said.
