Analysis
May 23, 2026
CRU: Import volumes remain low, keeping supply tight in the USA
Written by Matthew Abrams
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US domestic steel prices continued to increase for most products as demand remained resilient amid tight supply. Domestic sheet and plate prices increased over the past month, while long products prices were mostly stable, with only structural and merchant bar prices edging up higher.
