[SMM Steel] US crude steel output rises 0.3% w-o-w in week 16, capacity at 80%

Published: Apr 21, 2026 17:46

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[SMM Steel] American Iron and Steel Institute reported that US crude steel production reached 1.848 million net tons in the week ending April 18, 2026, up 0.3% week-on-week, with capacity utilization at 80.0%. Output increased 9.7% year-on-year, while year-to-date production totaled 27.72 million net tons, up 5.8% YoY, indicating steady recovery in US steel production.

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