Fastmarkets’ US Midwest HRC index reached $62.45 per hundredweight, or $1,249 per short ton, on September 23.
The US South index rose to $61.67 per hundredweight, or $1,233.40 per short ton.
Planned mill outages and limited inventories continued to restrict available spot material.
Some buyers reported late deliveries, with lead times extending into late November.
Distributors said demand remained firm, although delayed orders could ease tightness when they arrive.
