US architectural & structural metals PPI
Latest reading: 289 Index (March 2026)
- 1-month change
- +1.2%
- 3-month change
- +2.2%
- 12-month change
- +7.4%
- Source
- FRED PCU33233323
Price history
Observations
| Date | Value (Index) |
|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | 289.16 |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 285.67 |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 283.44 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 283.01 |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 282.87 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 280.62 |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 278.34 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 277.37 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 274.50 |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 274.75 |
| May 1, 2025 | 272.72 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 271.31 |
What the data shows
As of March 2026, us architectural & structural metals ppi stands at 289 Index (FRED: PCU33233323). That is +7.4% versus March 2025 (269 Index), a notably higher trajectory over the past year. Over the last three months the series has moved +2.2% and modestly higher; month-on-month it is +1.2% and modestly higher. The trailing twelve-month range runs from 269 Index to 289 Index. Procurement teams tracking US metals exposure should treat this series as a monthly benchmark when repricing contracts, modelling cost-pass-through, or reviewing supplier indexation clauses.
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