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Press releasesData
14 October 2024

worldsteel Short Range Outlook October 2024

worldsteel today released an update of the Short Range Outlook (SRO) for 2024 and 2025. worldsteel forecasts that this year global steel demand will drop further by 0.9% to 1,751 Mt.

14 October 2024

#steelFacts 2024

worldsteel has issued the second edition of its #steelFact, a collection of amazing facts about steel. The publication is divided into six sections: What is steel?, Safety and health, Climate action, Wider sustainability, Our people, and Steel is everywhere.

Blast furnaces slag aggregates
steelStories
11 October 2024

How steel slag helps the concrete and cement industry cut carbon emissions

Steel slag is helping the concrete and cement industry reduce its carbon emissions, but as the steel industry also works to reduce its carbon footprint there may be less steel slag available in the future.

Steelie Awards
Press releasesAbout us
7 October 2024

15th Steelie Awards shortlist announced

worldsteel has announced the shortlist for the 15th Steelie Awards. The Steelie Awards recognise member companies for their contribution to the steel industry over a one-year period.

Steel markets
30 September 2024

2024 constructsteel annual conference

The sixth constructsteel annual conference will take place on 23 October 2024 in Charlotte, NC, USA. The conference will focus on 'Positioning steel in construction'. Register now for this insightful event.

Press releasesData
24 September 2024

August 2024 crude steel production

World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to worldsteel was 144.8 million tonnes (Mt) in August 2024, a 6.5% decrease compared to August 2023.

Environment
24 September 2024

Stainless steel CO2 emissions report

The world stainless association has released a report outlining the stainless steel industry emissions and data related to these emissions.

Test print illustrating the potential of 3D steel printing
steelStories
11 September 2024

3D steel printing takes off on the International Space Station

Steel entered the space age on 30 May 2024 when a 3D steel printer printed its first steel component on the International Space Station.

An artist's impression of the Garuda Palace, Nusantara
steelStories
4 September 2024

Steel plays a capital role in Indonesia’s new city, Nusantara

Indonesia is moving its capital city to a different part of the country and steel is playing a key role in building it.

Publications

Publication
6 June 2024

World Steel in Figures 2024

A comprehensive overview of the global steel industry in figures.

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Report
28 April 2024

Safety and health in the steel industry: Data report 2024

A holistic approach towards safety and health is required to move performance to the next level.

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Publication
15 January 2024

The Steel Story

An informative and entertaining look at steel’s enormous impact on the history of mankind.

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Publication
1 September 2023

Steel - the permanent material in the circular economy

Given the inherent properties of steel, steel has a major role to play in the circular economy.

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Report
14 December 2023

Sustainable Steel

Eight sustainability indicators for the steel industry and a historical overview.

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Tenaris safety and health operation room
Publication
1 April 2021

Safety culture and leadership fundamentals

This publication sets out four fundamentals which will contribute to a safer and healthier workplace.

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Publication
26 November 2021

worldsteel membership benefits

The advantages of joining a vibrant steel community.

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safety and health principles home
Publication
7 June 2021

Safety and health principles and definitions

Six safety and health principles for the steel industry with useful definitions and calculations.

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Policy paper
21 October 2020

Safety and health policy paper

Six principles for a safe and healthy work environment and other important topics.

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water-home
Policy paper
1 October 2020

Water management policy paper

How to manage water sustainably across the steel industry.

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Atlantic Road Norway
Policy paper
2 July 2020

Co-product policy paper

An overview of the importance of steel industry co-products and why their use should be encouraged.

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steelfacts
Publications
25 October 2018

steelFacts

A collection of amazing facts about steel classified into four sections.

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Videos

worldsteel's Sustainability Charter

Join the recycling revolution!

Steel makes our world a better place

#lovesteel compilation

Statistics
Monthly production statistics for crude steel by region.
Sustainability
It is the steel industry's role to meet the demand for steel in a responsible way.
Image library
Steel never looked so good. Explore the steel industry through images and films.
Steelblog
Opinions and insights on the steel industry today and tomorrow.
#lovesteel
Global social media campaign to improve awareness of the impact of steel in our everyday lives.
The Steel Story
Tracing steel's development from 2,000 BC to the innovations of today.

ABOUT WORLDSTEEL

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) is one of the largest and most dynamic industry associations in the world, with members in every major steel-producing country. worldsteel represents steel producers, national and regional steel industry associations, and steel research institutes. Members represent around 85% of global steel production.

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Facts & Figures

60Countries represented in membership

Countries represented in membership

85%Global steel production covered

Global steel production covered

6 millionPeople working for the steel industry

People working for the steel industry