U.S. Consumption Of Iron And Steel Scrap And Pig Iron In 2023, By Region And State

This table presents detailed data on the consumption of iron and steel scrap and pig iron across various U.S. regions and states in 2023, segmented by primary steel mills, steel foundries, and iron foundries. This information is critical for understanding the distribution and intensity of raw material usage within the steel production and foundry industries, which are foundational to numerous sectors including construction, automotive, and manufacturing. Tracking consumption patterns helps policymakers, industry stakeholders, and analysts gauge regional industrial activity, resource demand, and potential supply chain dynamics, thereby supporting economic planning and resource management.

In 2023, the North Central region led in total consumption with 21.7 million metric tons of scrap and 22.3 million metric tons of pig iron, driven primarily by Ohio and Indiana, which consumed 8.08 million and 6.26 million metric tons of scrap respectively. The South Central region followed with 18.4 million metric tons of scrap and 1.24 million metric tons of pig iron, with Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee accounting for the majority of scrap usage at 10.1 million metric tons. Notably, the New England and Middle Atlantic region showed a significant pig iron consumption of 3 million metric tons, largely concentrated in Pennsylvania. The Mountain and Pacific region had the lowest consumption, with just 4.92 million metric tons of scrap and 9 thousand metric tons of pig iron. Overall, the U.S. consumed 56.2 million metric tons of scrap and 26.8 million metric tons of pig iron in 2023, underscoring the continued reliance on recycled materials and pig iron in steel production and foundry operations nationwide.