World Steel in Figures 2010

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has published the 2010 edition of World Steel in Figures. It is now available on worldsteel.org.

World Steel in Figures provides essential facts and statistics about the global steel industry. The book contains comprehensive information on crude steel production, apparent steel use, pig iron production, steel trade, iron ore production and trade, and scrap trade.

An update of the sustainability indicators of the world steel industry has also been included in the publication this year.

World Steel in Figures lists the top steel-producing countries and worldsteel member companies. In 2009 the five major steel producing countries were:

Total world production was 1,226.5 mmt in 2009, down from 1,329.0 mmt in 2008.

The largest five steel producing worldsteel member companies in 2009 were:

World Steel in Figures 2010 is now available from the online Bookshop. A PDF copy of the book can be downloaded from the website and printed copies can be ordered from the bookshop.

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Notes to Editors:

• The World Steel Association (worldsteel) is one of the largest and most dynamic industry associations in the world. worldsteel represents approximately 180 steel producers (including 19 of the world's 20 largest steel companies), national and regional steel industry associations, and steel research institutes. worldsteel members produce around 85% of the world's steel.
• The tonnages are for all types of steel including stainless, and based on worldsteel reporting rules as regards part-owned steelworks.