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How Many Steel Plants Are There in the US? 2026 Update
Jedrik Hastings
March 4, 2026
As of 2026, the U.S. has 114 active steel plants, mostly electric arc furnaces that recycle scrap metal. The industry is shifting away from old integrated mills toward cleaner, faster facilities-led by Nucor and ArcelorMittal. Most plants are in the Midwest and Gulf Coast.