Analysis Of US Rebar And Long Products Market: Demand Trends, Scrap-Based Steelmaking, And Strategic Projections

The US rebar market is currently in a holding pattern, with 2026 projected as a massive growth year following 2025's interest-rate-driven slowdown. While the Southeast, particularly Florida, remains a high-demand pocket, national scrap companies continue dominating the supply chains. Domestic mills are strategically implementing monthly price hikes while claiming artificial capacity constraints. Despite its critical environmental role, the scrap industry faces heavy regulations with minimal government incentives. Today, labor shortages, mill greed, and administrative uncertainty remain the most significant long-term industry risks for US construction.