US Steel Shipments Fall 2.1% in September to 8.05 Million Tons

Steel News | 2026-11-05 04:58:14 | By Paul Ploumis

However, shipments fell 2.1% from August's 8.22 million NT, reflecting a modest month-on-month slowdown.

Summary

U.S. Steel Shipments Decline in September
American steel mills shipped 8.05 million net tons in September 2026, down 2.1% from August's 8.22 million net tons. However, shipments edged up from 8.03 million net tons recorded in September 2025.
Year-to-Date Shipments Maintain Strong Growth
Total U.S. steel shipments reached 72.01 million net tons during January-September 2026, marking a 4.8% increase over the 68.73 million net tons shipped during the corresponding period last year.
Corrosion-Resistant and Hot-Rolled Steel Lead Growth
Corrosion-resistant sheet and strip shipments recorded the strongest performance, rising 10% year-on-year. Hot-rolled sheet and strip shipments increased 8%, while cold-rolled sheet shipments slipped 0.6%.

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): U.S. steel mill shipments declined in September 2026 compared with the previous month, according to the latest figures released by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). However, cumulative shipments till September this year continued to outperform the corresponding period last year.

U.S. steel producers shipped 8.05 million net tons (NT) during September, marginally above the 8.03 million NT recorded in September 2025. However, shipments fell 2.1% from August's 8.22 million NT, reflecting a modest month-on-month slowdown.

U.S. Steel Imports Fall 2.9% in September 2026

The broader shipment trend remained positive, despite decline in September. U.S. steel mills shipped a combined 72.01 million NT during the first nine months of 2026, representing a 4.8% increase from the 68.73 million NT shipped over the same period in 2025.

Among steel categories, corrosion-resistant sheet and strip shipments registered the strongest growth, climbing 10% year over year during January-September 2026. Hot-rolled sheet and strip shipments also advanced, increasing 8% year-on-year. In contrast, cold-rolled sheet shipments registered a marginal decline of 0.6% compared with the first nine months of 2025.

The latest AISI data indicate that U.S. steel shipments have sustained annual growth through September. At the same time, a month-on-month decline suggests that the shipment pace is likely showing signs of weakness in the final quarter of 2026.