AI data center boom supports stainless steel demand

Source: Mysteel Jun 02, 2026 15:05

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) is supporting stainless steel demand in the construction sector, particularly in the United States, where data center construction is surging.

Reflecting this trend, U.S. stainless steel imports remained elevated in this year's January-March quarter, reaching some 209,144 tonnes, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau under the Department of Commerce (DoC). Notably, March stainless imports showed a clear rebound from a weak February, coinciding with the acceleration of the