2023 Press Releases

World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 145.5 million tonnes (Mt) in November 2023, a 3.3% increase compared to November 2022. Read more

worldsteel's Steel Statistical Yearbook presents a cross-section of comprehensive statistics from 2013 to 2022. Read more

The Regional Championship of steelChallenge-18 took place online for 24 hours on 29 November 2023. This year’s steelChallenge attracted 1,649 participants. Check out who the industry and student category finalists are. Read more

World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 150.0 million tonnes (Mt) in October 2023, a 0.6% increase compared to October 2022. Read more

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) today publishes its Sustainability Indicators 2023 report. Read more

World crude steel production for the 63 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 149.3 million tonnes (Mt) in September 2023, a 1.5% decrease compared to September 2022. Read more

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) today released an update of the Short Range Outlook (SRO) for 2023 and 2024. Read more

The Steelie Awards recognise member companies for their contribution to the steel industry over a one-year period. Check out who the winning companies in the six categories are. Read more

The Board of Members of the World Steel Association (worldsteel) has elected a new Executive Board of Directors for the 2023/2024 period and has welcomed two new members. Read more

As part of its commitment to the highest safety and health standards, the World Steel Association (worldsteel) recognises excellence in six of its member companies for delivering demonstrable improvements in safety and health. Read more

worldsteel has announced the shortlist for the 14th Steelie Awards. The Steelie Awards recognise member companies for their contribution to the steel industry over a one-year period. Read more

World crude steel production for the 63 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 152.6 million tonnes (Mt) in August 2023, a 2.2% increase compared to August 2022. Read more

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) announces the opening of registrations for the 18th edition of steelChallenge. Read more

World crude steel production for the 63 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 158.5 million tonnes (Mt) in July 2023, a 6.6% increase compared to July 2022. Read more

World crude steel production for the 63 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 158.8 million tonnes (Mt) in June 2023, a 0.1% decrease compared to June 2022. Read more

World crude steel production for the 63 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 161.6 million tonnes (Mt) in May 2023, a 5.1% decrease compared to May 2022. Read more

The publication provides a comprehensive overview of steel industry activities, stretching from crude steel production to apparent steel use, from indications of global steel trade flows to iron ore production and trade. Read more

World crude steel production for the 63 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 161.4 million tonnes (Mt) in April 2023, a 2.4% decrease compared to April 2022. Read more

World crude steel production for the 63 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 165.1 million tonnes (Mt) in March 2023, a 1.7% increase compared to March 2022. Read more

The Board of Members of worldsteel yesterday welcomed steel producers as regular members and organisations as affiliated members. Read more

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has today released its Short Range Outlook (SRO) steel demand forecast for 2023 and 2024 Read more

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has recognised 10 companies as Steel Sustainability Champions for their work in 2022. Read more

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) today announced the new World Champions of the 17th steelChallenge Read more

World crude steel production for the 63 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 142.4 million tonnes (Mt) in February 2023, a 1.0% decrease compared to February 2022. Read more

World crude steel production for the 63 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 145.3 million tonnes (Mt) in January 2023, a 3.3% decrease compared to January 2022. Read more

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 140.7 million tonnes (Mt) in December 2022, a 10.8% decrease compared to December 2021. Read more