According to statistics from the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), in the week ending on January 3, 2026, the production of US’ raw steel totaled 1.704 million net tons, increasing by 0.5% from the same period a week ago and by 1.4% compared to the same period a year earlier. The capacity utilization rate was 74.4%, down by 0.4 percentage points week on week and by 1.2 percentage points year on year.

As of the week ending on January 3, 2026, the adjusted year-to-date production of US’ raw steel has amounted to 1.704 million net tons, rising by 1.4% compared to the prior-year level. The capacity utilization rate was 74.4%, down by 1.2 percentage points year on year.