Steel Dynamics adjusts galvanized coating extras higher

Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) has revised their metallic coating extras higher effective the week of July 6, 2026, on galvanized, Galvalume, Galfan, and aluminized type 1 products.

In an email sent to customers on Monday, the steelmaker attributed the increase to rising raw material costs, explaining, “Zinc has steadily climbed throughout the year and has triggered the need to address cost with LME zinc now above $1.50/lb.… Aluminum has now surpassed zinc and the Midwest Aluminum Premium holds at a record high of $1.14/lb.”

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.