Nucor Corporation, the largest steel producer in the US, raised its hot-rolled coil (HRC) consumer spot price to US$965 per short ton for the week of January 26, 2026, up by US$5 compared to the previous week. This increase represented the second consecutive weekly rise, bringing the total two-week growth to US$15 per short ton.

Delivery lead times for the material remain steady at three to five weeks.

The steelmaker’s West Coast joint venture, California Steel Industries (CSI), also adjusted its rates upward by US$5, reaching a base of US$1,015 per short ton.

Before these recent changes, the HRC base had stayed flat at US$950 for approximately four weeks.