FX.co ★ US Capacity Utilization Steady Below Expectations

In September 2025, US capacity utilization remained unchanged at 75.9%, aligning with the revised figures for August but falling short of the anticipated 77.3%. This rate is 3.6 percentage points beneath the long-term average spanning from 1972 to 2024. Within the manufacturing domain, capacity utilization experienced a slight decline, dipping by 0.1 point to 75.5%, which is 0.21 points under its historical benchmark. The mining sector maintained stability at 85.4%, standing 0.2 points above its average. Meanwhile, the utilities sector saw an increase of 0.5 point, reaching 69.9%, yet it remains significantly below the usual levels.