Positive indicators for crude steel production were above 50% for every month in 2017 except one (November seasonally) and have stayed strong into 2018 as the global economies have recovered.  Looking for growth in 2018, but not a repeat of the strong gains achieved in 2017.

The May 13, 2018 Global & USA Carbon & Stainless Steel & Aluminum Markets Monthly Production Report is now available to clients at www.steel-insights.com/clientreports.