November 2022 crude steel production
22 December 2022 Brussels, Belgium
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
2022 Steel Statistical Yearbook published
16 December 2022 Brussels, Belgium
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
Sustainability Indicators 2022 report
14 December 2022 Brussels, Belgium
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) today publishes its Sustainability Indicators 2022 report. Read more
worldsteel announces steelChallenge-17 World Championship Finalists
28 November 2022 Brussels, Belgium
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
October 2022 crude steel production
22 November 2022 Brussels, Belgium
World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to worldsteel was 147.3 million tonnes (Mt) in October 2022. Read more
September 2022 crude steel production
25 October 2022 Brussels, Belgium
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 Short Range Outlook October 2022
19 October 2022
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
worldsteel elects new officers and welcomes new members
18 October 2022 Brussels, Belgium
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
worldsteel Safety and Health Excellence Recognition 2022
18 October 2022 Brussels, Belgium
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
13th Steelie Awards winners announced
17 October 2022 Brussels, Belgium
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
13th Steelie Awards shortlist announced
10 October 2022 Brussels, Belgium
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
August 2022 crude steel production
22 September 2022 Brussels, Belgium
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
steelChallenge-17 open
5 September 2022 Brussels, Belgium
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) opened registration for the 17th edition of steelChallenge. Read more
July 2022 crude steel production
23 August 2022 Brussels, Belgium
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
June 2022 crude steel production
22 July 2022 Brussels, Belgium
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
May 2022 crude steel production
22 June 2022 Brussels, Belgium
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
World Steel in Figures 2022 now available
7 June 2022 Brussels, Belgium
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
April 2022 crude steel production
24 May 2022 Brussels, Belgium
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
March 2022 crude steel production
22 April 2022 Brussels, Belgium
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
worldsteel Short Range Outlook April 2022
14 April 2022 Brussels, Belgium
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
steelChallenge-16 World Champions announcement
13 April 2022 Online
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) today announced the new world champions of the 16th steelChallenge. Read more
worldsteel announces the 2022 Steel Sustainability Champions
12 April 2022
worldsteel has recognised 10 companies as Steel Sustainability Champions for their work in 2021. Read more
worldsteel welcomes new members
12 April 2022 Brussels, Belgium
The Board of Members of the World Steel Association (worldsteel) has today welcomed new regular and affiliated members. Read more
February 2022 crude steel production
22 March 2022 Brussels, Belgium
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
worldsteel releases updated Sustainability Charter
3 March 2022 Brussels, Belgium
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
January 2022 crude steel production
22 February 2022 Brussels, Belgium
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
December 2021 crude steel production and 2021 global crude steel production totals
25 January 2022 Brussels, Belgium
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
November 2018 crude steel production
20 December 2018 Brussels, Belgium
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
worldsteel announces steelChallenge-13 World Championship Finalists
5 December 2018 Brussels, Belgium
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
October 2018 crude steel production
23 November 2018 Brussels, Belgium
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
worldsteel 2018 Steel Statistical Yearbook now available online
22 November 2018 Brussels, Belgium
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
Steel industry co-products – worldsteel position paper
8 November 2018 Brussels, Belgium
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
September 2018 crude steel production
24 October 2018 Brussels, Belgium
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
worldsteel Safety and Health Recognition Programme 2018
23 October 2018 Brussels, Belgium
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
World Steel Association elects new officers and welcomes new members 18 October 2018 Tokyo, Japan
18 October 2018 Tokyo, Japan
The Board of Directors of the World Steel Association (worldsteel) yesterday elected the following new officers for 2018/2019. Read more
The 9th Steelie Award winners announced
17 October 2018 Tokyo, Japan
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 Short Range Outlook 2018/2019
16 October 2018 Tokyo, Japan
worldsteel today released its October 2018 Short Range Outlook for steel demand. Read more
Sustainable Steel – Indicators 2018 and industry initiatives
9 October 2018 Brussels, Belgium
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) launches the 2018 edition of Sustainable Steel – Indicators 2018 and industry initiatives. Read more
9th Steelie Awards shortlist announced
3 October 2018 Brussels, Belgium
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
August 2018 crude steel production
25 September 2018 Brussels, Belgium
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
worldsteel launches campaign to increase the use of steel beverage cans
17 September 2018 Brussels, Belgium
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
steelChallenge-13 registration open
11 September 2018 Brussels, Belgium
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
July 2018 crude steel production
27 August 2018 Brussels, Belgium
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
June 2018 crude steel production
25 July 2018 Brussels, Belgium
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
May 2018 crude steel production
25 June 2018 Brussels, Belgium
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
World Steel in Figures 2018 now available
29 May 2018 Brussels, Belgium
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
April 2018 crude steel production
25 May 2018 Brussels, Belgium
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
March 2018 crude steel production
25 April 2018 Brussels, Belgium
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 Short Range Outlook April 2018
17 April 2018 London, United Kingdom
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
worldsteel announces the 2017 Steel Sustainability Champions
11 April 2018 Mumbai, India
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 announces the world champions of steelChallenge-12
10 April 2018 Mumbai, India
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
February 2018 crude steel production
26 March 2018 Brussels, Belgium
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
January 2018 crude steel production
26 February 2018 Brussels, Belgium
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 output increases by 5.3% in 2017
24 January 2018 Brussels, Belgium
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