AISI: US production edges back down

Domestic raw steel output declined last week, after seeing continued swings over the past several weeks, according to the latest American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) figures.

Over the past five weeks, US production has hit a multi-year high and a six-month low, maintaining a seesaw pattern. Despite the recent fluctuation, output has mostly trended lower since peaking in May—even if it remains strong compared to recent years.

David Schollaert

David Schollaert is deputy editor-in-chief for Steel Market Update. David joined SMU after more than a decade in the metals and mining industry in a myriad of different roles. Much of his early experience and expertise were within the coverage and analysis of steel-making raw materials and served previously as senior editor of the CRU Prices Service. Most recently, however, before his return to market analysis, David held roles as a metals buyer and an operations manager for raw material suppliers. He can be contacted at david@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-720-1008.

David Schollaert

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