Release date: March 2026 crude steel production data

worldsteel Short Range Outlook April 2026

worldsteel today released its Short Range Outlook (SRO) steel demand forecast for 2026 and 2027. worldsteel forecasts that global demand will grow by 0.3% in 2026 to reach 1,724 Mt, followed by an accelerated growth of 2.2% in 2027 to reach 1,762 Mt.

February 2026 crude steel production

World crude steel production for the 69 countries reporting to worldsteel was 141.8 million tonnes (Mt) in February 2026, a 2.2% decrease compared to February 2025.

January 2026 crude steel production

World crude steel production for the 69 countries reporting to worldsteel was 147.3 million tonnes (Mt) in January 2026, a 6.5% decrease compared to January 2025.

December 2025 crude steel production and 2025 global crude steel production totals

World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to the worldsteel was 139.6 million tonnes (Mt) in December 2025, a 3.7% decrease compared to December 2024.

worldsteel releases indirect trade in steel data 2014 - 2024

From 2014 to 2024, indirect exports of steel to the 74 countries analysed increased by 26%, from 325 Mt in 2014 to 410 Mt in 2024. Our newly released report provides country-level details and is available for purchase through our bookshop.

November 2025 crude steel production

World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 140.1 million tonnes (Mt) in November 2025, a 4.6% decrease compared to November 2024.

2025 Steel Statistical Yearbook published

worldsteel's Steel Statistical Yearbook presents a cross-section of comprehensive statistics from 2015 to 2024.

October 2025 crude steel production

World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 143.3 million tonnes (Mt) in October 2025, a 5.9% decrease compared to October 2024.