In the week ending on January 27, 2024, US domestic raw steel production was 1,680,000 net tons while the capability utilization rate was 75.6 percent.
It's essential to note that import permit data reflect tonnages requested in import licenses, potentially differing from actual import volumes. Preliminary estimates for December's actual import volumes will be available later this month.
Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,182,000 net tons (NT) of steel in October 2023.