[SMM Iron & Steel] U.S. Domestic Raw Steel Production Hits 1.79 Million Tons

Published: Mar 10, 2026 13:36

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The American Iron and Steel Institute reported that for the week ending March 7, 2026, U.S. raw steel production reached 1,791,000 net tons with a capability utilization rate of 77.4%. While this represents a 5.2% increase year-on-year, output decreased by 1.1% from the previous week (1.81 million tons). The Great Lakes and Southern districts remained the primary contributors, producing 516,000 and 803,000 tons respectively.

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