[SMM Iron & Steel] US Raw Steel Production Decreases by 1.0% in Week 17, 2026

Published: Apr 28, 2026 17:54

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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.

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