Blogs by worldsteel experts and occasionally by guest bloggers. The blogs cover a wide variety of issues affecting the steel industry. We hope you will find this section useful and look forward to your comments.

2 September 2021

Map of China steel mills 2021 now available

The map shows the geographical and economic landscape of China's steel industry at a glance. This poster in PDF format is available for sale from our bookshop.

24 August 2021

July 2021 crude steel production

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to worldsteel was 161.7 million tonnes (Mt) in July 2021, a 3.3% increase compared to July 2020.

Steel pipes

June 2021 crude steel production

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 167.9 million tonnes (Mt) in June 2021, an 11.6% increase compared to June 2020.

May 2021 crude steel production

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 174.4 million tonnes (Mt) in May 2021, a 16.5% increase compared to May 2020.

Double Helix Bridge and Flyer, Singapore

World Steel in Figures 2021 now available

worldsteel has published the 2021 edition of World Steel in Figures. The publication provides a comprehensive overview of steel industry activities, stretching from crude steel production to iron ore production and trade.

April 2021 crude steel production

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to worldsteel was 169.5 million tonnes (Mt) in April 2021, a 23.3% increase compared to April 2020.

22 April 2021

March 2021 crude steel production

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 169.2 million tonnes (Mt) in March 2021, a 15.2% increase compared to March 2020.

23 March 2021

February 2021 crude steel production

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to worldsteel was 150.2 million tonnes (Mt) in February 2021, a 4.1% increase compared to February 2020.

25 February 2021

January 2021 crude steel production

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 162.9 million tonnes (Mt) in January 2021.