SMU Data and Models
January 21, 2016
Steel Mill Lead Times Continue to Move Out
Written by John Packard
Based on the results of our flat rolled steel market analysis, all of the flat rolled lead times are averaging longer lead times than what we measured one year ago.
The SMU steel market questionnaire found the average lead time on hot rolled coil (HRC) was 3.91 weeks, up from a 3.63 week average reported at the beginning of January and well above the 2.81 weeks reported one year ago. Our respondents are reporting average lead times as being approximately one week further extended than what they were in November 2015.
