Domestic raw steel production in the United States surged last week to its highest level in almost two decades, according to the latest figures from the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), as reported by Steel Market Update. While the week-to-week seesaw pattern in US production continued, output rose to its highest reading since August 23, 2008. The increase was driven by a sharp swing in the South, which led the overall gains.
Editorial note: The source does not provide the absolute weekly raw steel production tonnage, the capacity utilization rate, or a regional breakdown beyond the reference to the South. Readers seeking these figures are advised to consult the full weekly AISI release. Source: Steel Market Update, "US steel output reaches 18-year high as South leads gains: AISI," by David Schollaert, November 2, 2026, citing American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) data.
Source: steelmarketupdate.com