Iron And Steel Scrap Supply Available For Consumption In 2023, By Region And State

This table presents detailed data on the supply of iron and steel scrap available for consumption across various U.S. regions and states in 2023. It breaks down scrap receipts from brokers, dealers, and other outside sources, as well as from company-owned plants, alongside the production of home scrap generated from current operations and obsolete sources. This information is crucial for understanding the availability and flow of recycled steel materials, which play a vital role in supporting the steel manufacturing industry, reducing reliance on virgin raw materials, and promoting sustainable resource use. Tracking scrap supply helps industry stakeholders and policymakers gauge the health of the steel recycling sector and its contribution to the broader economy.

In 2023, the North Central region led the nation with a total scrap supply of 25,281 thousand metric tons, combining 21,200 thousand tons from outside sources and 3,810 thousand tons of home scrap production. Ohio alone accounted for a significant portion, with 8,030 thousand tons of scrap receipts and 1,560 thousand tons of home scrap, highlighting its role as a major steel recycling hub. The South Central region followed closely with 19,100 thousand tons of scrap receipts and 1,430 thousand tons of home scrap, driven largely by Alabama and Mississippi’s 7,070 thousand tons of scrap receipts. Notably, the New England and Middle Atlantic region showed a smaller total supply of 4,875 thousand tons, with Pennsylvania contributing the majority at 3,240 thousand tons of receipts. Across all regions, the grand total scrap supply available for consumption reached 56,100 thousand metric tons from outside sources and 7,170 thousand metric tons from home scrap production, underscoring the extensive scale of scrap utilization in the U.S. steel industry.