U.S. Steel Output Records Annual Growth Despite Week-to-Week Slowdown

Steel News | 2025-12-02 12:27:24

However, output slipped 1.4% week-over-week from the week ending November 22, 2025, when mills produced 1,761,000 net tons and operated at a 76.9% utilization rate.

By Paul Ploumis

U.S. Steel Output Records Annual Growth Despite Week-to-Week Slowdown

Summary

Weekly Output Up 7.7% YoY: U.S. steel production reached 1.736 million net tons, with a 75.8% capability utilization rate, compared to 1.612 million tons and 72.6% last year.
Slight Weekly Decline: Production fell 1.4% from the previous week’s 1.761 million tons, reflecting demand fluctuations tied to economic pressures.
Strong YTD Performance: 82.39 million tons produced through November 29, 2025, up 3.3% year-to-date, with regional output led by the Southern district at 794,000 tons.

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Domestic raw steel production in the United States reached 1,736,000 net tons for the week ending November 29, 2025, according to industry data. The capability utilization rate stood at 75.8%, marking a 7.7% increase compared to the same week in 2024, when production totaled 1,612,000 net tons with a utilization rate of 72.6%.

However, output slipped 1.4% week-over-week from the week ending November 22, 2025, when mills produced 1,761,000 net tons and operated at a 76.9% utilization rate. The slight dip reflects ongoing fluctuations in steel demand amid shifting economic conditions, including continued pressure from high interest rates and slower activity in key consuming sectors such as construction and manufacturing.

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Year-to-date, adjusted steel production through November 29, 2025, reached 82,394,000 net tons, up 3.3% from the 79,745,000 net tons produced during the same period in 2024. The year-to-date capability utilization rate improved to 76.9%, compared to 75.5% last year, highlighting stronger operational efficiency across U.S. mills.

Regional production breakdown for the week includes (in thousands of net tons): North East: 115, Great Lakes: 513, Midwest: 254, Southern: 794, and Western: 60, totaling 1,736.

Industry analysts say market direction will depend on trends in construction steel consumption, automotive output, and scrap price movements in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much steel was produced during the week ending November 29, 2025?
U.S. mills produced 1,736,000 net tons with a capability utilization rate of 75.8%.
How does the latest output compare to last year?
Production increased 7.7% year-over-year, improving from 1,612,000 tons and 72.6% utilization.
Which region produced the most steel?
The Southern region led with 794,000 net tons.