steel market

Weekly Scrap Metal and Recycling Report By BENLEE April 20, 2026

U.S. raw steel production rose to 1.843 million tons this week. That is up 0.7% from last week and up 5.5% year to date. The capacity utilization rate was 79.8%. The 50% tariff protection continues to support output despite slow economic growth.

Oil Takes a Big Drop

WTI...

April 23, 2026Blog, , , , , , , , , , , , , , Read more...

Oil Tops $111, the Dow Surges 1,300 Points & Jobs Surprise to the Upside: Recycling & Scrap Metal Report — April 6, 2026

U.S. raw steel production bounced back this week to 1.803 million tons — up 1.2% from last week and up 5% year to date. The 50% tariff protection continues to hold domestic output firm even as the broader economy expands at a modest pace.

Oil Crosses $111 — A Near 4-Year...

April 6, 2026Blog, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Read more...