How much raw steel did the U.S. produce in the week ending December 13, 2025?

Domestic raw steel production totalled 1.753 million net tons during the week.

How did production compare with the same week last year?

Output increased 5.3% year on year from 1.665 million net tons in the corresponding week of 2024.

Which region led U.S. steel production during the week?

The Southern district led production, followed by the Great Lakes and Midwest regions.

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Adjusted year-to-date production through December 13, 2025, reached 85,881,000 net tons, operating at an average capability utilization rate of 76.8%.

By Paul Ploumis

Summary

Weekly Output: U.S. raw steel production reached 1.753 million net tons in the week ended December 13, 2025, up 5.3% year on year and 1.1% week on week.
Utilization Rates: Capability utilization stood at 76.5%, reflecting stable and steady mill operations across the country.
Regional & YTD Performance: Year-to-date output rose 3.4%, led by strong production from the Southern district, followed by the Great Lakes and Midwest regions.

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Domestic raw steel production in the United States totalled 1,753,000 net tons in the week ending December 13, 2025, according to industry data. The capability utilization rate stood at 76.5%, reflecting steady operational performance across mills.

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Production during the corresponding week in 2024 was 1,665,000 net tons, with utilization at 75.0 percent. This marks a 5.3 percent year-on-year increase in weekly output. On a sequential basis, production rose 1.1% from the week ending December 6, 2025, when output was 1,734,000 net tons and utilization was 75.7%.

Year-to-Date Steel Production Performance

Adjusted year-to-date production through December 13, 2025, reached 85,881,000 net tons, operating at an average capability utilization rate of 76.8%. This represents a 3.4% increase compared with 83,068,000 net tons produced during the same period last year, when utilization averaged 75.4 percent.

Regional Production Breakdown

Steel output by district for the week (in thousand net tons) was as follows:

· Southern: 815

· Great Lakes: 480

· Midwest: 264

· North East: 121

· Western: 73

The data highlights strong regional contributions, led by the Southern district, reinforcing continued momentum in U.S. steelmaking activity.

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What is the key factor supporting the recent rise in U.S. steel production?

Strong domestic demand

Higher mill utilization and operational efficiency

Increased regional output, led by the South

Frequently Asked Questions

How much raw steel did the U.S. produce in the week ending December 13, 2025?
Domestic raw steel production totalled 1.753 million net tons during the week.
How did production compare with the same week last year?
Output increased 5.3% year on year from 1.665 million net tons in the corresponding week of 2024.
Which region led U.S. steel production during the week?
The Southern district led production, followed by the Great Lakes and Midwest regions.