2022 Press Releases

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to worldsteel was 139.1 million tonnes (Mt) in November 2022, a 2.6% decrease compared to November 2021. Read more

worldsteel's Steel Statistical Yearbook presents a cross-section of comprehensive statistics from 2012 to 2021, including crude steel production by country and process and much more. Read more

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) today publishes its Sustainability Indicators 2022 report. Read more

The Regional Championship of steelChallenge-17 took place online for 24 hours on 16 November 2022. This year’s steelChallenge attracted 1,298 participants. Read more

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to worldsteel was 147.3 million tonnes (Mt) in October 2022. Read more

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to worldsteel was 151.7 million tonnes (Mt) in September 2022, a 3.7% increase compared to September 2021. Read more

worldsteel has today released an update of its Short Range Outlook (SRO) for 2022 and 2023. worldsteel forecasts that steel demand will contract by 2.3% in 2022 to reach 1,796.7 Mt after increasing by 2.8% in 2021. Read more

The Board of Members of the World Steel Association (worldsteel) has elected a new Executive Board of Directors for the 2022/2023 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 seven 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. The Steelies are awarded in six categories. Read more

worldsteel has announced the shortlist for the 13th 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 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 150.6 million tonnes (Mt) in August 2022, a 3.0% decrease compared to August 2021. Read more

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) opened registration for the 17th edition of steelChallenge. Read more

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 149.3 million tonnes (Mt) in July 2022, a 6.5% decrease compared to July 2021. Read more

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 158.1 million tonnes (Mt) in June 2022, a 5.9% decrease compared to June 2021. Read more

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 169.5 million tonnes (Mt) in May 2022, a 3.5% decrease compared to May 2021. Read more

worldsteel has published the 2022 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. Read more

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 162.7 million tonnes (Mt) in April 2022, a 5.1% decrease compared to April 2021. Read more

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 161.0 million tonnes (Mt) in March 2022, a 5.8% decrease compared to March 2021. Read more

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) today released its Short Range Outlook (SRO) for 2022 and 2023. worldsteel forecasts that steel demand will grow by 0.4% in 2022. Read more

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) today announced the new world champions of the 16th steelChallenge. Read more

worldsteel has recognised 10 companies as Steel Sustainability Champions for their work in 2021. Read more

The Board of Members of the World Steel Association (worldsteel) has today welcomed new regular and affiliated members. Read more

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 142.7 million tonnes (Mt) in February 2022, a 5.7% decrease compared to February 2021. Read more

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has today released its revised and expanded Sustainability Charter. The new Charter reflects the industry’s increasing focus on sustainability and its responsibility to generate positive impacts on people, our planet, and the prosperity of society. Read more

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 155.0 million tonnes (Mt) in January 2022, a 6.1% decrease compared to January 2021. Read more

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 158.7 million tonnes (Mt) in December 2021, a 3.0% decrease compared to December 2020. Read more

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 148.6 million tonnes (Mt) in November 2018, a 5.8% increase compared to November 2017. Read more

The Regional Championship took place online for a 24-hour period on 28 November 2018. This year’s steelChallenge attracted 1,900 participants representing 48 countries. Read more

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 156.6 million tonnes (Mt) in October 2018, a 5.8% increase compared to October 2017. Read more

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has published its 2018 Steel Statistical Yearbook, which can be accessed at worldsteel.org. worldsteel’s Steel Statistical Yearbook presents a cross-section of steel industry statistics. Read more

worldsteel has published a position paper on the steel industry’s use of co-products. Co-products are valuable materials produced alongside or as a consequence of the production of steel. Read more

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 151.7 million tonnes (Mt) in September 2018, a 4.4% increase compared to September 2017. 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. Read more

The Board of Directors of the World Steel Association (worldsteel) yesterday elected the following new officers for 2018/2019. Read more

The winners of the 9th Steelie Awards were announced at the Annual Dinner of the World Steel Association (worldsteel). The Steelie Awards recognise member companies or individuals for their contribution to the steel industry over a one-year period in a series of categories impacting the steel industry. Read more

worldsteel today released its October 2018 Short Range Outlook for steel demand. Read more

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) launches the 2018 edition of Sustainable Steel – Indicators 2018 and industry initiatives. Read more

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has announced the shortlist for the 9th Steelie Awards. The winners will be revealed at the Annual Dinner of the 2018 General Assembly in Tokyo on Tuesday, 16 October. The Steelies are awarded in seven categories, two of which are new this year. Read more

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 151.7 million tonnes (Mt) in August 2018, a 2.6% increase compared to August 2017. Read more

Steel cans are ideally suited as containers for beverages. They are easy to cool, great for keeping the contents fresh and prevent breakages when on the go, due to steel’s strength. Read more

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has opened registration for the 13th edition of steelChallenge. steelChallenge is a competition where students and industry employees can test their skills using the sophisticated online process simulations delivered by steeluniversity. Read more

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 154.6 million tonnes (Mt) in July 2018, a 5.8% increase compared to July 2017. Read more

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 151.4 million tonnes (Mt) in June 2018, a 5.8% increase compared to June 2017. Read more

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 154.9 million tonnes (Mt) in May 2018, a 6.6% increase compared to May 2017. Read more

worldsteel has published the 2018 edition of World Steel in Figures. 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 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 148.3 million tonnes (Mt) in April 2018, a 4.1% increase compared to April 2017. Read more

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 148.3 million tonnes (Mt) in March 2018, a 4.0% increase compared to March 2017. Read more

worldsteel today released its April 2018 Short Range Outlook (SRO). worldsteel forecasts global steel demand will reach 1,616.1 Mt in 2018, an increase of 1.8% over 2017. In 2019, it is forecast that global steel demand will grow by 0.7% to reach 1,626.7 Mt. Read more

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has announced the 2017 Steel Sustainability Champions at its board meeting in Mumbai. Six steel producing companies have been named as Steel Sustainability Champions for 2017. Read more

worldsteel today announced the new world champions of the 12th steelChallenge. Xiaoyu TANG from HBIS Group Co., Ltd. in China won in the industry category and Anže BAJŽELJ from the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia won in the student category. Read more

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 131.8 million tonnes (Mt) in February 2018, a 3.5% increase compared to February 2017. Read more

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 139.4 million tonnes (Mt) in January 2018, a 0.8% increase compared to January 2017. Read more

World crude steel production reached 1,691.2 million tonnes (Mt) for the year 2017, up by 5.3% compared to 2016. Crude steel production increased in all regions in 2017 except in the CIS, which has remained stable (subject to current estimates). Read more