2024 Press Releases

World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 146.8 million tonnes (Mt) in November 2024, a 0.8% increase compared to November 2023. Read more

worldsteel's Steel Statistical Yearbook presents a cross-section of comprehensive statistics from 2014 to 2023. Read more

The Regional Championship of steelChallenge-19 took place online for 24 hours on 26 November 2024. This year’s steelChallenge attracted 2,624 participants, a nearly 60% increase on last year. Read more

World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 152.1 million tonnes (Mt) in October 2024, a 1.0% increase compared to October 2023. Read more

worldsteel uses eight indicators to measure the steel industry’s sustainability performance. Check out our Steel Sustainability Report 2024. Read more

World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 143.6 million tonnes (Mt) in September 2024, a 4.7% decrease compared to September 2023. Read more

The Board of Members of worldsteel has today elected its Executive Board of Directors for the 2024/2025 period and welcomed six regular members and one affiliated member. 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

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

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. Read more

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. Read more

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

steeluniversity announces the opening of registrations for the 19th edition of steelChallenge. Read more

World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 152.8 million tonnes (Mt) in July 2024, a 4.7% decrease compared to July 2023. Read more

World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 161.4 million tonnes (Mt) in June 2024, a 0.5% increase compared to June 2023. Read more

World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 165.1 million tonnes (Mt) in May 2024, a 1.5% increase compared to May 2023. 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 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 155.7 million tonnes (Mt) in April 2024, a 5.0% decrease compared to April 2023. Read more

World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 161.2 million tonnes (Mt) in March 2024, a 4.3% decrease compared to March 2023. Read more

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has today released its Short Range Outlook (SRO) steel demand forecast for 2024 and 2025. Read more

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) today announced the new World Champions of the 18th steelChallenge. There are two winners, one in the industry category, one in the student category. Read more

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has recognised 12 companies as Steel Sustainability Champions for their work in 2023.  Read more

The Board of Members of worldsteel has today welcomed four regular members and two affiliated members. Read more

World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 148.8 million tonnes (Mt) in February 2024, a 3.7% increase compared to February 2023. Read more

World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 148.1 million tonnes (Mt) in January 2024, a 1.6% decrease compared to January 2023. Read more

World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 135.7 million tonnes (Mt) in December 2023, a 5.3% decrease compared to December 2022. Read more