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U.S. Raw Steel Production Shows Strong Year-on-Year Growth Despite Weekly Dip | AISI May 2026 – News and Statistics

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May 28, 2026

According to the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), U.S. raw steel output continued to show robust year-over-year expansion despite a modest weekly decline. For the seven-day period ending May 23, 2026, domestic mills produced 1.87 million net tons, with capability utilization at 81.0 percent.

This figure is 8.7 percent higher than the 1.72 million net tons produced during the corresponding week in 2025, when the utilization rate was 76.6 percent. However, it fell 1.5 percent from the prior week ending May 16, 2026, when output was 1.898 million net tons and capacity utilization stood at 82.2 percent.

Adjusted year-to-date raw steel production through May 23, 2026, reached 37.053 million net tons, a 6.7 percent increase from the 34.741 million net tons recorded in the same period last year. The year-to-date capability utilization rate also rose to 78.5 percent, up from 76.2 percent in the prior year.

On a regional basis, the Southern district remained the top steel-producing region, generating 834,000 net tons during the week. The Great Lakes district followed with 510,000 net tons, and the Midwest produced 319,000 net tons. The North East contributed 139,000 net tons, while the Western district recorded 68,000 net tons, according to AISI data.

Interactive table based on the Store Companies dataset for this report.


# Company Headquarters Focus Scale Note
1 Nucor Corporation Charlotte, North Carolina Steel mills, products, recycling Largest US producer Major mini-mill operator
2 Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. Cleveland, Ohio Integrated steel, iron ore pellets Major integrated producer Includes former AK Steel & ArcelorMittal USA
3 Steel Dynamics, Inc. Fort Wayne, Indiana Steel production, fabrication, recycling Major mini-mill operator One of largest domestic producers
4 U.S. Steel Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Integrated steel production Major integrated producer Acquired by Nippon Steel (HQ remains US)
5 Commercial Metals Company Irving, Texas Steel mills, recycling, fabrication Major mini-mill operator Focus on rebar, merchant bar, wire rod
6 Nucor Steel Gallatin Ghent, Kentucky Sheet steel production Large mini-mill Division of Nucor Corporation
7 Big River Steel Osceola, Arkansas Flat-rolled steel Large mini-mill Division of U.S. Steel
8 California Steel Industries, Inc. Fontana, California Steel processing, finishing Significant regional producer Produces from semi-finished slabs
9 SSAB Americas Mobile, Alabama High-strength steel plate Major plate producer Division of SSAB AB (Sweden), US HQ
10 ArcelorMittal USA (Residual) Chicago, Illinois Some remaining assets Reduced scale Most assets sold to Cleveland-Cliffs
11 NLMK USA Farrell, Pennsylvania Slab casting, hot rolling Significant producer Part of NLMK Group (Russia), US HQ
12 Steel of West Virginia Huntington, West Virginia Structural steel, bar products Medium mini-mill Produces for construction
13 Gerdau Special Steel North America Jackson, Michigan Specialty long steel Significant specialty producer Part of Gerdau (Brazil), US HQ
14 TimkenSteel Canton, Ohio Alloy steel, mechanical tubing Specialty bar producer Focus on engineered steel
15 JSW Steel USA Baytown, Texas Plate and pipe production Medium integrated mill Part of JSW Group (India), US HQ
16 Cascade Steel Rolling Mills McMinnville, Oregon Rebar, wire rod, merchant bar Regional mini-mill Division of Schnitzer Steel
17 Keystone Consolidated Industries Dallas, Texas Wire rod, fabricated wire Medium producer Integrated wire producer
18 Mittal Steel USA (Legacy) Chicago, Illinois Some legacy operations Reduced scale Historical entity, some assets remain
19 North Star BlueScope Steel Delta, Ohio Steel coil production Joint venture mini-mill JV of BlueScope (Aus) & Cargill
20 Birmingham Steel (Legacy) Birmingham, Alabama Legacy mini-mill operations Historical producer Assets now part of others
21 Schnitzer Steel Industries Portland, Oregon Recycling, steel mill products Recycler and mini-mill Produces finished steel products
22 Steel Technologies LLC Louisville, Kentucky Steel processing, some production Processor with production Part of Mitsui & Co (Japan), US HQ
23 Koppel Steel (Historical) Koppel, Pennsylvania Historical bar mill Historical producer Assets now part of larger companies
24 Charter Steel Saukville, Wisconsin Bar, rod, wire production Integrated mini-mill Division of Charter Manufacturing
25 Bayou Steel (Legacy) LaPlace, Louisiana Structural steel production Historical producer Assets acquired by others
26 Carpenter Technology Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Specialty alloys, stainless Specialty producer Focus on high-performance alloys
27 Republic Steel Canton, Ohio Specialty bar, wire rod Medium specialty mill Focus on engineered bar products
28 Maverick Tube Corporation Chesterfield, Missouri Steel pipe and tube Major tube producer Division of Tenaris (Lux), US HQ
29 Johnstown Wire Technologies Johnstown, Pennsylvania Wire rod, specialty wire Specialty wire producer Part of Heico Wire Group
30 Acero Junction Inc. Warren, Ohio Steel bar production Smaller producer Focus on merchant bar products

This report provides a comprehensive view of the raw steel and steel semi-finished products industry in the United States, tracking demand, supply, and trade flows across the national value chain. It explains how demand across key channels and end-use segments shapes consumption patterns, while also mapping the role of input availability, production efficiency, and regulatory standards on supply.

Beyond headline metrics, the study benchmarks prices, margins, and trade routes so you can see where value is created and how it moves between domestic suppliers and international partners. The analysis is designed to support strategic planning, market entry, portfolio prioritization, and risk management in the raw steel and steel semi-finished products landscape in the United States.

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Key findings

  • Domestic demand is shaped by both household and industrial usage, with trade flows linking local supply to imports and exports.
  • Pricing dynamics reflect unit values, freight costs, exchange rates, and regulatory shifts that affect sourcing decisions.
  • Supply depends on input availability and production efficiency, creating a distinct national cost curve.
  • Market concentration varies by segment, creating different competitive landscapes and entry barriers.
  • The 2035 outlook highlights where capacity investment and demand growth are most aligned within the country.

Report scope

The report combines market sizing with trade intelligence and price analytics for the United States. It covers both historical performance and the forward outlook to 2035, allowing you to compare cycles, structural shifts, and policy impacts.

  • Market size and growth in value and volume terms
  • Consumption structure by end-use segments
  • Production capacity, output, and cost dynamics
  • Trade flows, exporters, importers, and balances
  • Price benchmarks, unit values, and margin signals
  • Competitive context and market entry conditions

Product coverage

  • Prodcom 24102110 – Flat semi-finished products (of non-alloy steel)
  • Prodcom 24102121 – Ingots, other primary forms and long semi-finished products for seamless tubes (of non-alloy steel)
  • Prodcom 24102122 – Other ingots, primary forms and long semi-finished products including blanks (of non-alloy steel)
  • Prodcom 24102210 – Flat semi-finished products (slabs) (of stainless steel)
  • Prodcom 24102221 – Ingots, other primary forms and long semi-finished products for seamless tubes (of stainless steel)
  • Prodcom 24102222 – Other ingots, primary forms and long semi-finished products (of stainless steel)
  • Prodcom 24102310 – Flat semi-finished products (of alloy steel other than of stainless steel)
  • Prodcom 24102321 – Ingots, other primary forms and long semi-finished products for seamless tubes (of alloy steel other than of stainless steel)
  • Prodcom 24102322 – Other ingots, primary forms and long semi-finished products (of alloy steel other than of stainless steel)

Country coverage

Country profile and benchmarks

This report provides a consistent view of market size, trade balance, prices, and per-capita indicators for the United States. The profile highlights demand structure and trade position, enabling benchmarking against regional and global peers.

Methodology

The analysis is built on a multi-source framework that combines official statistics, trade records, company disclosures, and expert validation. Data are standardized, reconciled, and cross-checked to ensure consistency across time series.

  • International trade data (exports, imports, and mirror statistics)
  • National production and consumption statistics
  • Company-level information from financial filings and public releases
  • Price series and unit value benchmarks
  • Analyst review, outlier checks, and time-series validation

All data are normalized to a common product definition and mapped to a consistent set of codes. This ensures that comparisons across time are aligned and actionable.

Forecasts to 2035

The forecast horizon extends to 2035 and is based on a structured model that links raw steel and steel semi-finished products demand and supply to macroeconomic indicators, trade patterns, and sector-specific drivers. The model captures both cyclical and structural factors and reflects known policy and technology shifts in the United States.

  • Historical baseline: 2012-2025
  • Forecast horizon: 2026-2035
  • Scenario-based sensitivity to income growth, substitution, and regulation
  • Capacity and investment outlook for major producing companies

Each projection is built from national historical patterns and the broader regional context, allowing the report to show where growth is concentrated and where risks are elevated.

Price analysis and trade dynamics

Prices are analyzed in detail, including export and import unit values, regional spreads, and changes in trade costs. The report highlights how seasonality, freight rates, exchange rates, and supply disruptions influence pricing and margins.

  • Price benchmarks by country and sub-region
  • Export and import unit value trends
  • Seasonality and calendar effects in trade flows
  • Price outlook to 2035 under baseline assumptions

Profiles of market participants

Key producers, exporters, and distributors are profiled with a focus on their operational scale, geographic footprint, product mix, and market positioning. This helps identify competitive pressure points, partnership opportunities, and routes to differentiation.

  • Business focus and production capabilities
  • Geographic reach and distribution networks
  • Cost structure and pricing strategy indicators
  • Compliance, certification, and sustainability context

How to use this report

  • Quantify domestic demand and identify the most attractive segments
  • Evaluate export opportunities and prioritize target destinations
  • Track price dynamics and protect margins
  • Benchmark performance against leading competitors
  • Build evidence-based forecasts for investment decisions

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, wholesalers, investors, and advisors who need a clear, data-driven picture of raw steel and steel semi-finished products dynamics in the United States.

FAQ

What is included in the raw steel and steel semi-finished products market in the United States?

The market size aggregates consumption and trade data, presented in both value and volume terms.

How are the forecasts to 2035 built?

The projections combine historical trends with macroeconomic indicators, trade dynamics, and sector-specific drivers.

Does the report cover prices and margins?

Yes, it includes export and import unit values, regional spreads, and a pricing outlook to 2035.

Which benchmarks are included?

The report benchmarks market size, trade balance, prices, and per-capita indicators for the United States.

Can this report support market entry decisions?

Yes, it highlights demand hotspots, trade routes, pricing trends, and competitive context.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Report Scope and Analytical Framing

    1. Report Description
    2. Research Methodology and the Analytical Framework
    3. Data-Driven Decisions for Your Business
    4. Glossary and Product-Specific Terms

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    Concise View of Market Direction

    1. Key Findings
    2. Market Trends
    3. Strategic Implications
    4. Key Risks and Watchpoints

  3. 3. DOMESTIC MARKET SIZE AND DEVELOPMENT PATH

    Market Size, Growth and Scenario Framing

    1. Market Size: Historical Data (2012-2025) and Forecast (2026-2035)
    2. Growth Outlook and Market Development Path to 2035
    3. Growth Driver Decomposition
    4. Scenario Framework and Sensitivities

  4. 4. CATEGORY SCOPE, DEFINITIONS AND BOUNDARIES

    Commercial and Technical Scope

    1. What Is Included and How the Market Is Defined
    2. Market Inclusion Criteria
    3. Product / Category Definition
    4. Exclusions and Boundaries
    5. Distinction From Adjacent Products and Substitute Categories

  5. 5. CATEGORY STRUCTURE, SEGMENTATION AND PRODUCT MATRIX

    How the Market Splits Into Decision-Relevant Buckets

    1. By Product Type / Configuration
    2. By Application / End Use
    3. By Customer / Buyer Type
    4. By Channel / Business Model / Technology Platform
    5. Segment Attractiveness Matrix
    6. Product Matrix and Segment Growth Logic

  6. 6. DOMESTIC DEMAND, CUSTOMER AND BUYER ARCHITECTURE

    Where Demand Comes From and How It Behaves

    1. Consumption / Demand: Historical Data (2012-2025) and Forecast (2026-2035)
    2. Demand by End-Use and Buyer Group
    3. Demand by Customer / Consumer Segment
    4. Purchase Criteria, Switching Logic and Adoption Barriers
    5. Replacement, Replenishment and Installed-Base Dynamics
    6. Future Demand Outlook

  7. 7. DOMESTIC PRODUCTION, SUPPLY AND VALUE CHAIN

    Supply Footprint and Value Capture

    1. Production in the Country
    2. Domestic Manufacturing Footprint
    3. Capacity, Bottlenecks and Supply Risks
    4. Value Chain Logic and Margin Pools
    5. Distribution and Route-to-Market Structure

  8. 8. IMPORTS, EXPORTS AND SOURCING STRUCTURE

    Trade Flows and External Dependence

    1. Exports
    2. Imports
    3. Trade Balance
    4. Import Dependence
    5. Sourcing Risks and Resilience

  9. 9. PRICING, PROMOTION AND COMMERCIAL MODEL

    Price Formation and Revenue Logic

    1. Domestic Price Levels and Corridors
    2. Pricing by Segment / Specification / Channel
    3. Cost Drivers and Margin Logic
    4. Promotion, Discounting and Procurement Patterns
    5. Revenue Quality and Commercial Levers

  10. 10. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE AND PORTFOLIO POWER

    Who Wins and Why

    1. Market Structure and Concentration
    2. Competitive Archetypes
    3. Segment-by-Segment Competitive Intensity
    4. Portfolio Breadth and Product Positioning
    5. Capability Matrix
    6. Strategic Moves, Partnerships and Expansion Signals

  11. 11. DOMESTIC MARKET STRUCTURE AND CHANNEL LOGIC

    How the Domestic Market Works

    1. Core Demand Centers
    2. Local Production and Distribution Roles
    3. Channel Structure
    4. Buyer and Procurement Architecture
    5. Regional Imbalances Within the Country

  12. 12. GROWTH PLAYBOOK AND MARKET ENTRY

    Commercial Entry and Scaling Priorities

    1. Where to Play
    2. How to Win
    3. Distributor / Partner / Direct Entry Options
    4. Capability Thresholds
    5. Entry Risks and Mitigation

  13. 13. WHERE TO PLAY NEXT: MOST ATTRACTIVE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

    Where the Best Expansion Logic Sits

    1. Most Attractive Product Niches
    2. Most Attractive Customer Segments
    3. White Spaces and Unsaturated Opportunities
    4. High-Margin and Underpenetrated Pockets
    5. Most Promising Product Adjacencies

  14. 14. PROFILES OF MAJOR COMPANIES

    Leading Players and Strategic Archetypes

    1. Leading Manufacturers and Suppliers
    2. Production Footprint and Capacities
    3. Product Portfolio and Segment Focus
    4. Pricing Positioning and Indicative Price Logic
    5. Channel / Distribution Strength
    6. Strategic Archetypes

  15. 15. METHODOLOGY, SOURCES AND DISCLAIMER

    How the Report Was Built

    1. Modeling Logic
    2. Source Register
    3. Publications, Regulatory and Industry References
    4. Analytical Notes
    5. Disclaimer

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Nucor Corporation

Major mini-mill operator

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Includes former AK Steel & ArcelorMittal USA

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

One of largest domestic producers

U.S. Steel

Acquired by Nippon Steel (HQ remains US)

Commercial Metals Company

Focus on rebar, merchant bar, wire rod

Nucor Steel Gallatin

Division of Nucor Corporation

Big River Steel

Division of U.S. Steel

California Steel Industries, Inc.

Produces from semi-finished slabs

SSAB Americas

Division of SSAB AB (Sweden), US HQ

ArcelorMittal USA (Residual)

Most assets sold to Cleveland-Cliffs

NLMK USA

Part of NLMK Group (Russia), US HQ

Steel of West Virginia

Produces for construction

Gerdau Special Steel North America

Part of Gerdau (Brazil), US HQ

TimkenSteel

Focus on engineered steel

JSW Steel USA

Part of JSW Group (India), US HQ

Cascade Steel Rolling Mills

Division of Schnitzer Steel

Keystone Consolidated Industries

Integrated wire producer

Mittal Steel USA (Legacy)

Historical entity, some assets remain

North Star BlueScope Steel

JV of BlueScope (Aus) & Cargill

Birmingham Steel (Legacy)

Assets now part of others

Schnitzer Steel Industries

Produces finished steel products

Steel Technologies LLC

Part of Mitsui & Co (Japan), US HQ

Koppel Steel (Historical)

Assets now part of larger companies

Charter Steel

Division of Charter Manufacturing

Bayou Steel (Legacy)

Assets acquired by others

Carpenter Technology

Focus on high-performance alloys

Republic Steel

Focus on engineered bar products

Maverick Tube Corporation

Division of Tenaris (Lux), US HQ

Johnstown Wire Technologies

Part of Heico Wire Group

Acero Junction Inc.

Focus on merchant bar products

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