[SMM Steel] According to AISI data, US raw steel production reached 1.88 million net tons in the week ending May 9, 2026, up 1.3% from the previous week and 9.3% higher year on year. Capacity utilization improved to 81.4%. Year-to-date raw steel output totaled 33.29 million net tons through May 9, up 6.3% YoY, with average capacity utilization rising to 78.1% from 76.2% a year earlier.

In the week ending April 25, 2026 (Week 17), US raw steel production fell by 1.0% compared to the previous week, totaling 1.68 million net tons, with a capability utilization rate of 74.5%. This output represents a 3.5% decline compared to the same week in 2025. On a year-to-date basis, adjusted production reached 27.5 million net tons, reflecting a cumulative decrease of 2.1% year-on-year. The continued slide in utilization rates suggests a cooling in domestic industrial demand and may prompt US mills to consider further production curbs to stabilize spot prices.

[SMM Steel] According to American Iron and Steel Institute, US raw steel production totaled 1.83 mln net tons in the week ending April 25, 2026, down 1.0% week on week, with capacity utilization at 79.3%. Despite the weekly decline, output was up 8.7% year on year, reflecting stronger underlying demand. Year-to-date production reached 29.55 mln net tons, rising 6.0% YoY, with utilization at 77.8%, indicating stable operating conditions in the US steel sector.

For the week ending April 18, 2026, US domestic raw steel production rose to 1.848 million net tons, hitting a benchmark capability utilization rate of 80.0%. This represents a 9.7% increase compared to the same week in 2025. Adjusted year-to-date production has reached 27.719 million net tons, up 5.8% year-on-year, with the Southern district continuing to lead domestic output at 823,000 tons.

[SMM Steel] According to American Iron and Steel Institute, US raw steel production reached 1.843 million net tons in the week ending April 11, 2026, with capacity utilization at 79.8%, up 0.7% WoW. Output increased 9.4% YoY, while year-to-date production rose 5.5% to 25.87 million tons. In the short term, steady output growth and high utilization indicate stable supply conditions.

According to the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), US domestic raw steel production for the week ending April 11, 2026, reached 1.843 million net tons, reflecting a capacity utilization rate of 79.8%. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous week. Adjusted year-to-date production through April 11 stands at 25.871 million net tons at a 77.5% capacity utilization rate, up 5.5% compared to the 24.519 million net tons produced during the same period last year.