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    November 23, 2021

    Weekly Raw Steel Production Edges Up Again

    Written by David Schollaert

    Domestic raw steel production edged higher in the week ending Nov. 20, increasing for the second consecutive week. U.S. mills produced an estimated 1,861,000 net tons during the week, while the average mill utilization rate rose to 84.3%, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI).

    Production was up an estimated 0.3% compared to the previous week when output was assessed at 1,856,000 net tons and average utilization was 84.1%. Last week’s production total represents a 14.8% increase from year-ago levels when the market continued to recover from the pandemic-driven slowdown. Production by U.S. mills then was 1,621,000 net tons and utilization was 73.3%.

    David Schollaert

    David Schollaert is deputy editor-in-chief for Steel Market Update. David joined SMU after more than a decade in the metals and mining industry in a myriad of different roles. Much of his early experience and expertise were within the coverage and analysis of steel-making raw materials and served previously as senior editor of the CRU Prices Service. Most recently, however, before his return to market analysis, David held roles as a metals buyer and an operations manager for raw material suppliers. He can be contacted at david@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-720-1008.

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