Posted on 06 Oct 2026
According to American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) statistics, US domestic raw steel production totaled 1.801 million net tons for the week ending October 3, 2026, with a capability utilization rate of 78.3%.
Output decreased by 2.4% compared to the preceding week ending September 26, 2026, which recorded 1.845 million net tons at an 80.5% capability utilization rate. Furthermore, production rose by 4.8% relative to 1.718 million net tons and a 77.0% capability utilization rate during the corresponding week of 2025.
Adjusted year-to-date production through October 3, 2026, reached 71.967 million net tons with a capability utilization rate of 79.0%, up by 5.3% compared to 68.362 million net tons in the same period last year, with a 77.1% capability utilization rate.
Source:Yieh
