22 November 2023 Brussels, Belgium

World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 150.0 million tonnes (Mt) in October 2023, a 0.6% increase compared to October 2022.

Crude steel production by region

Africa produced 1.9 Mt in October 2023, up 3.5% on October 2022. Asia and Oceania produced 108.8 Mt, up 0.8%. The EU (27) produced 10.6 Mt, down 7.1%. Europe, Other produced 3.6 Mt, down 0.2%. The Middle East produced 5.0 Mt, up 5.0%. North America produced 9.3 Mt, the same as in October 2022. Russia & other CIS + Ukraine produced 7.4 Mt, up 12.9%. South America produced 3.4 Mt, down 8.7%.

 

Table 1. Crude steel production by region

Oct 2023 (Mt) % change Oct 23/22 Jan-Oct
2023 (Mt)
% change Jan-Oct 23/22
Africa 1.9 3.5 18.2 4.3
Asia and Oceania 108.8 0.8 1,165.2 1.6
EU (27) 10.6 -7.1 106.8 -8.8
Europe, Other 3.6 -0.2 34.2 -8.6
Middle East 5.0 5.0 43.4 0.0
North America 9.3 0.0 91.6 -2.8
Russia & other CIS + Ukraine 7.4 12.9 73.7 3.1
South America 3.4 -8.7 34.2 -6.7
Total 71 countries 150.0 0.6 1,567.3 0.2

 

The 71 countries included in this table accounted for approximately 98% of total world crude steel production in 2022.

Regions and countries covered by the table:

  • Africa: Algeria*, Egypt, Libya, Morocco*, South Africa, Tunisia
  • Asia and Oceania: Australia, China, India, Japan, Mongolia, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan (China), Thailand, Viet Nam
  • European Union (27): Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
  • Europe, Other: Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Türkiye, United Kingdom
  • Middle East: Bahrain*, Iran, Iraq*, Jordan*, Kuwait*, Oman*, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen*
  • North America: Canada, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, United States
  • Russia & other CIS + Ukraine: Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine
  • South America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela

* Countries added in November 2023

 

Top 10 steel-producing countries

China produced 79.1 Mt in October 2023, down 1.8% on October 2022. India produced 12.1 Mt, up 15.1%. Japan produced 7.5 Mt, up 2.6%. The United States produced 6.8 Mt, up 3.4%. Russia is estimated to have produced 6.3 Mt, up 9.5%. South Korea produced 5.5 Mt, up 6.5%. Germany produced 2.9 Mt, down 8.8%. Türkiye produced 3.0 Mt, up 4.2%. Brazil is estimated to have produced 2.6 Mt, down 10.2%. Iran produced 3.1 Mt, up 3.5%.

 

Table 2. Top 10 steel-producing countries

Oct 2023 (Mt)   % change Oct 23/22 Jan-Oct 2023 (Mt) % change Jan-Oct 23/22
China 79.1 -1.8 874.7 1.4
India 12.1 15.1 116.3 12.1
Japan 7.5 2.6 72.9 -3.0
United States 6.8 3.4 67.4 -0.8
Russia 6.3 e 9.5 63.5 5.3
South Korea 5.5 6.5 55.9 0.2
Germany 2.9 -8.8 30.1 -4.1
Türkiye 3.0 4.2 27.5 -8.8
Brazil 2.6 e -10.2 26.5 -8.6
Iran 3.1 3.5 25.1 -0.1

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.
  • worldsteel makes a limited set of data available free of charge via the Steel Data Viewer. A subscription with access to the iron and crude steel production data for all other countries is available for €1,285  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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