22 November 2022 Brussels, Belgium

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 147.3 million tonnes (Mt) in October 2022, a 0.0% change compared to October 2021.

Crude steel production by region

Africa produced 1.4 Mt in October 2022, up 2.3% on October 2021. Asia and Oceania produced 107.3 Mt, up 5.8%. The EU (27) produced 11.3 Mt, down 17.5%. Europe, Other produced 3.7 Mt, down 15.8%. The Middle East produced 4.0 Mt, up 6.7%. North America produced 9.2 Mt, down 7.7%. Russia & other CIS + Ukraine produced 6.7 Mt, down 23.7%. South America produced 3.7 Mt, down 3.2%.

 

Table 1. Crude steel production by region
Oct 2022 (Mt) % change Oct 22/21 Jan-Oct
2022 (Mt)
% change Jan-Oct 22/21
Africa 1.4 2.3 12.5 -5.6
Asia and Oceania 107.3 5.8 1,145.3 -2.1
EU (27) 11.3 -17.5 117.1 -9.2
Europe, Other 3.7 -15.8 38.4 -9.8
Middle East 4.0 6.7 36.4 7.7
North America 9.2 -7.7 94.0 -4.7
Russia & other CIS + Ukraine 6.7 -23.7 72.6 -19.0
South America 3.7 -3.2 36.4 -4.5
Total 64 countries 147.3 0.0 1,552.7 -3.9

 

The 64 countries included in this table accounted for approximately 98% of total world crude steel production in 2021. Regions and countries covered by the table:

  • Africa: Egypt, Libya, South Africa
  • Asia and Oceania: Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan (China), Thailand, Vietnam
  • European Union (27)
  • Europe, Other: Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Turkey, United Kingdom
  • Middle East: Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
  • North America: Canada, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, United States
  • Russia & other CIS + Ukraine: Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
  • South America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela

 

 

Top 10 steel-producing countries

China produced 79.8 Mt in October 2022, up 11.0% on October 2021. India produced 10.5 Mt, up 2.7%. Japan produced 7.3 Mt, down 10.6%. The United States produced 6.7 Mt, down 8.9%. Russia is estimated to have produced 5.8 Mt, down 11.5%. South Korea produced 5.1 Mt, down 12.1%. Germany produced 3.1 Mt, down 14.4%. Türkiye produced 2.9 Mt, down 17.8%. Brazil is estimated to have produced 2.8 Mt, down 4.5%. Iran produced 2.9 Mt, up 3.5%.

 

Table 2. Top 10 steel-producing countries
Oct 2022 (Mt)   % change Oct 22/21 Jan-Oct 2022 (Mt) % change Jan-Oct 22/21
China 79.8 11.0 860.6 -2.2
India 10.5 2.7 103.8 6.1
Japan 7.3 -10.6 75.2 -6.5
United States 6.7 -8.9 68.1 -4.8
Russia 5.8 e -11.5 60.4 -6.6
South Korea 5.1 -12.1 55.7 -5.0
Germany 3.1 -14.4 31.4 -6.9
Türkiye 2.9 -17.8 30.2 -10.1
Brazil 2.8 e -4.5 28.7 -5.2
Iran 2.9 3.5 25.1 9.0

e – estimated. Ranking of top 10 producing countries is based on year-to-date aggregate

 

Notes to Editors:

  • The World Steel Association (worldsteel) is one of the largest and most dynamic industry associations in the world, with members in every major steel-producing country. worldsteel represents steel producers, national and regional steel industry associations, and steel research institutes. Members represent around 85% of global steel production.
  • A subscription with access to the iron and crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to worldsteel on a monthly basis is available for €1,075 via the worldsteel bookshop. This subscription includes access to 20 years of data in the Steel Statistical Yearbooks. Please contact subscribers@worldsteel.org with any questions.
  • Information on capacity can be found on the OECD website.
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