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Consumption

Measures the physical use of steel by end users. Steel consumptionm estimates, unlike steel demand figures, account for changes in inventories. Apparent Supply. Derived demand for steel using AISI reported steel mill shipments plus Census Bureau reported imports, less Census Bureau reported exports. Domestic market share percentages are based on this figure, which does not take into account any changes in inventory.