AMU Survey: Lead times hold firm as supply tightness persists and import pressures shift

AMU’s March survey results show lead times remaining extended as supply tightness persists, even as import competitiveness declines and logistics costs increase.

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Nicholas Bell

Nicholas brings over half a decade of experience covering metals markets, pricing trends, and supply chain dynamics. Prior to joining AMU, he reported on aluminum, high-temperature scrap, and ferro-alloy markets at Argus Media, with additional coverage of minor metals and rare earths. His work has built deep expertise in North American metals pricing and trade flows. A native of Houston, Nicholas holds a bachelor’s degree in Media Production and an MBA with a concentration in Finance, both from the University of Houston.