Steel and Basic Metals in United States
33 verified figures for United States, covering 21 indicators from 2 primary sources. Every figure links to the report it came from.
United States compared
| Measure | United States | World | Highest country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crude steel production | 7.5 million tonnesUnited States · May 2026 | 149.2 million tonnesWorld · July 2026 | 84.4 million tonnesChina · May 2026 |
| Crude steel production growth | 9.2%United States · May 2026 | -0.3%World · July 2026 | 27.2%Viet Nam · May 2026 |
| Steel import permit applications | 2,499,000 net tonsUnited States · August 2026 | — | 2,499,000 net tonsUnited States · August 2026 |
| Crude steel production (year to date) | 35.6 million tonnesUnited States · as of 31 May 2026 | — | 415.5 million tonnesChina · as of 31 May 2026 |
| Crude steel production growth (year to date) | 6.8%United States · as of 31 May 2026 | — | 26.8%Viet Nam · as of 31 May 2026 |
| Crude steel production (net tons) | 90 million net tonsUnited States · 2025 | — | 90 million net tonsUnited States · 2025 |
The short version
Key takeaways
- Crude steel production in United States (net tons) totalled 90 million net tons in 2025 (AISI). AISI ↗ T2 National
- Crude steel production growth in United States (annual) came in at 3% in 2025 (AISI). AISI ↗ T2 National
- worldsteel projects steel demand growth in United States at 1.7% in 2026. worldsteel ↗ T2 National
- Steel mill shipments in United States totalled 91 million net tons in 2025 (AISI). AISI ↗ T2 National
- Finished steel import market share in United States (annual) stood at 18% in 2025 (AISI). AISI ↗ T2 National
- Finished steel imports growth in United States came in at -17% in 2025 (AISI). AISI ↗ T2 National
- Steel imports growth in United States (annual) came in at -13% in 2025 (AISI). AISI ↗ T2 National
- Steel mill shipments growth in United States came in at 5% in 2025 (AISI). AISI ↗ T2 National
- Finished steel imports in United States totalled 1,561,961 net tons in July 2026 (AISI). AISI ↗ T2 National
- Steel import permit applications in United States stood at 2,499,000 net tons in August 2026 (AISI). AISI ↗ T2 National
The complete table
Steel and Basic Metals data for United States
Every row links to its own page with the full source, verbatim quote and citation.
33 data points across 21 indicators. Each line shows the latest value; open a line for earlier periods and forecasts.
IndicatorPeriodValueSourceType
Crude steel production +1 more May 20267.5 million tonnesworldsteelT22026actual→
- January 20267.1 million tonnesworldsteelT22026actual→
Crude steel production (net tons)202590 million net tonsAISIT22025actual→
Crude steel production (year to date)as of 31 May 202635.6 million tonnesworldsteelT22026actual→
Crude steel production growth +1 more May 20269.2%worldsteelT22026actual→
- January 20263.3%worldsteelT22026actual→
Crude steel production growth (annual)20253%AISIT22025actual→
Crude steel production growth (year to date)as of 31 May 20266.8%worldsteelT22026actual→
Finished steel import market share (annual)202518%AISIT22025actual→
Finished steel imports +1 more July 20261,561,961 net tonsAISIT22026actual→
Finished steel imports growth2025-17%AISIT22025actual→
Finished steel imports growth (monthly)July 20266.3%AISIT22026actual→
Steel demand growth +1 more 20272%worldsteelT22027forecast→
- 20261.7%worldsteelT22026forecast→
Steel import permit applications +1 more August 20262,499,000 net tonsAISIT22026actual→
Steel imports +1 more July 20262,260,147 net tonsAISIT22026actual→
Steel imports growth (annual)2025-13%AISIT22025actual→
Steel imports growth (monthly)July 20267.4%AISIT22026actual→
Steel imports month-over-month changeJune 2026-4.3%AISIT22026actual→
Steel mill shipments202591 million net tonsAISIT22025actual→
Steel mill shipments growth20255%AISIT22025actual→
Steel mill shipments growth (monthly) +1 more July 20265.4%AISIT22026actual→
Steel shipments +5 more July 20268,219,540 net tonsAISIT22026actual→
Steel shipments month-over-month growthJuly 2026-3.7%AISIT22026actual→
Primary documents
Sources
| Document | Publisher | Authority tier | Published | Accessed | Locator | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AISI Releases Annual Statistical Report for 2025 Press release | AISI | T2 National | — | 15 Sep 2026 | AISI Releases Annual Statistical Report for 2025 | 7 |
| Steel Imports Up 7.4% in July vs. June-Revised Press release | AISI | T2 National | — | 15 Sep 2026 | Steel Imports Up 7.4% in July vs. June-Revised | 4 |
| Steel Imports Down 4.3% in June vs. May Press release | AISI | T2 National | — | 15 Sep 2026 | Steel Imports Down 4.3% in June vs. May | 3 |
| AISI Releases August SIMA Imports Data Press release | AISI | T2 National | — | 15 Sep 2026 | Finished Import Market Share Estimated at 18 Percent in August | 1 |
| AISI Releases July SIMA Imports Data Press release | AISI | T2 National | — | 15 Sep 2026 | Finished Import Market Share Estimated at 18 Percent in July | 1 |
| July Steel Shipments Down 3.7 Percent From Prior Month Press release | AISI | T2 National | — | 15 Sep 2026 | July Steel Shipments Down 3.7 Percent From Prior Month | 5 |
| June Steel Shipments Up 4.8 Percent From Prior Month Press release | AISI | T2 National | — | 15 Sep 2026 | June Steel Shipments Up 4.8 Percent From Prior Month | 4 |
| May 2026 crude steel production Press release | worldsteel | T2 National | — | 15 Sep 2026 | Top 10 steel-producing countries; Table 2. Top 10 steel-producing countries | 4 |
| January 2026 crude steel production Press release | worldsteel | T2 National | — | 15 Sep 2026 | Top 10 steel-producing countries | 2 |
| worldsteel Short Range Outlook April 2026 Press release | worldsteel | T2 National | — | 15 Sep 2026 | worldsteel Short Range Outlook April 2026 | 2 |
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