SMU Data and Models
March 17, 2022
Steel Mill Lead Times Extend Again, Negotiations Shift
Written by Brett Linton
Steel mill lead times appear to be extending again. Steel Market Update’s check of the market this week shows lead times for orders of flat rolled and plate products increasing by an average of 1.2 weeks.
Buyers polled this week by SMU reported mill lead times ranging from 4-8 weeks for hot rolled, 5-8 weeks for cold rolled, 6-8 weeks for galvanized, 7-10 weeks for Galvalume, and 4-8 weeks for plate.
