AISI: Raw steel mill output eases to 8-week low

US raw steel production has eased over the past month following the multi-year high seen in May, according to recent American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) data. Through last week, domestic mill output declined to an eight-week low but remains historically strong.

Raw steel production was estimated at 1,851,000 short tons (st) in the week ending June 20 (Figure 1). Output was down 3,000 st, or 0.2%, from the prior week. Just over one month ago, production touched a six-year high of 1,898,000 st.

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.