Mixed Metals Activity in March: U.S. Steel Down, Aluminum Up
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill
MSCI Metals Activity for March 2026 shows mixed shipment trends across North American service centers, with steel and aluminum moving in different directions. U.S. steel shipments declined 6.5% year-over-year on a seasonally adjusted basis, while aluminum shipments increased 5.6%. In Canada, steel shipments rose 0.8% compared to March 2025, and aluminum shipments also increased, up 4.7%. The data reflects divergent performance across products and regions during the month.
U.S. Service Center Activity
U.S. service center steel shipments in March 2026 were -6.5% (seasonally adjusted) from March 2025. Shipments of aluminum products were +5.6% (seasonally adjusted) from the same month in 2025.
Canadian Service Center Activity
Canadian service center steel shipments in March 2026 were +0.8% (seasonally adjusted) from March 2025. Shipments of aluminum products were +4.7% (seasonally adjusted) from the same month in 2025.
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