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.

Crude steel production by region

Africa produced 1.2 Mt in April 2022, down 5.4% on April 2021. Asia and Oceania produced 121.4 Mt, down 4.0%. The EU (27) produced 12.3 Mt, down 5.4%. Europe, Other produced 4.2 Mt. up 0.5%. The Middle East produced 3.3 Mt, down 14.5%, North America produced 9.4 Mt, down 5.1%. Russia & other CIS + Ukraine produced 7.3 Mt, down 18.4%. South America produced 3.6 Mt, down 4.8%.

 

Table 1. Crude steel production by region
Apr 2022 (Mt) % change Apr 22/21 Jan-Apr
2022 (Mt)
% change Jan-Apr 22/21
Africa 1.2 -5.4 5.0 -3.6
Asia and Oceania 121.4 -4.0 452.6 -7.7
EU (27) 12.3 -5.4 48.9 -4.7
Europe, Other 4.2 0.5 16.1 -3.8
Middle East 3.3 -14.5 13.5 -5.3
North America 9.4 -5.1 37.4 -2.3
Russia & other CIS + Ukraine 7.3 -18.4 31.3 -11.0
South America 3.6 -4.8 14.3 -3.2
Total 64 countries 162.7 -5.1 619.1 -7.1

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), 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 92.8 Mt in April 2022, down 5.2% on April 2021. India produced 10.1 Mt, up 6.2%. Japan produced 7.5 Mt, down 4.4%. The United States produced 6.9 Mt, down 3.9%. Russia is estimated to have produced 6.4 Mt, up 0.6%. South Korea produced 5.5 Mt, down 4.1%. Germany produced 3.3 Mt, down 1.1%. Turkey produced 3.4 Mt, up 1.6%. Brazil produced 2.9 Mt, down 4.0%. Iran is estimated to have produced 2.2 Mt, down 20.7%.

 

Table 2. Top 10 steel-producing countries
Apr 2022 (Mt) % change Apr 22/21 Jan-Apr 2022 (Mt) % change Jan-Apr 22/21
China 92.8 -5.2 336.2 -10.3
India 10.1 6.2 42.3 6.5
Japan 7.5 -4.4 30.5 -3.3
United States 6.9 -3.9 27.1 -1.7
Russia 6.4 e 0.6 25.1 -0.7
South Korea 5.5 -4.1 22.4 -4.0
Germany 3.3 -1.1 13.1 -3.0
Turkey 3.4 1.6 12.8 -3.2
Brazil 2.9 -4.0 11.6 -1.7
Iran 2.2 e -20.7 9.1 -8.9

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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