24 October 2023 Brussels, Belgium

World crude steel production for the 63 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 149.3 million tonnes (Mt) in September 2023, a 1.5% decrease compared to September 2022.

Crude steel production by region

Africa produced 1.3 Mt in September 2023, down 4.1% on September 2022. Asia and Oceania produced 110.7 Mt, down 2.1%. The EU (27) produced 10.6 Mt, down 1.1%. Europe, Other produced 3.5 Mt, up 2.7%. The Middle East produced 3.6 Mt, down 8.2%. North America produced 9.0 Mt, down 0.3%. Russia & other CIS + Ukraine produced 7.3 Mt, up 10.7%. South America produced 3.4 Mt, down 3.7%.

 

Table 1. Crude steel production by region

Sep 2023 (Mt) % change Sep 23/22 Jan-Sep
2023 (Mt)
% change Jan-Sep 23/22
Africa 1.3 -4.1 11.9 6.6
Asia and Oceania 110.7 -2.1 1,055.7 1.6
EU (27) 10.6 -1.1 96.2 -9.1
Europe, Other 3.5 2.7 30.7 -9.3
Middle East 3.6 -8.2 32.6 -0.6
North America 9.0 -0.3 82.2 -3.3
Russia & other CIS + Ukraine 7.3 10.7 66.3 2.0
South America 3.4 -3.7 30.9 -6.2
Total 63 countries 149.3 -1.5 1,406.4 0.1

 

The 63 countries included in this table accounted for approximately 97% of total world crude steel production in 2022. Regions and countries covered by the table:

  • Africa: Egypt, Libya, South Africa, Tunisia
  • Asia and Oceania: Australia, China, India, Japan, Mongolia, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan (China), Thailand, Viet Nam
  • European Union (27)
  • Europe, Other: Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Türkiye, 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, Russia, Ukraine
  • South America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela

 

Top 10 steel-producing countries

China produced 82.1 Mt in September 2023, down 5.6% on September 2022. India produced 11.6 Mt, up 18.2%. Japan produced 7.0 Mt, down 1.7%. The United States produced 6.7 Mt, up 2.6%. Russia is estimated to have produced 6.2 Mt, up 9.8%. South Korea produced 5.5 Mt, up 18.2%. Germany produced 2.9 Mt, up 2.1%. Türkiye produced 2.9 Mt, up 8.4%. Brazil is estimated to have produced 2.6 Mt, down 5.6%. Iran produced 2.4 Mt, down 12.7%.

 

Table 2. Top 10 steel-producing countries

Sep 2023 (Mt)   % change Sep 23/22 Jan-Sep 2023 (Mt) % change Jan-Sep 23/22
China 82.1 -5.6 795.1 1.7
India 11.6 18.2 104.1 11.6
Japan 7.0 -1.7 65.4 -3.6
United States 6.7 2.6 60.6 -1.4
Russia 6.2 e 9.8 57.1 4.8
South Korea 5.5 18.2 50.4 -0.4
Germany 2.9 2.1 27.2 -3.6
Türkiye 2.9 8.4 24.5 -10.1
Brazil 2.6 e -5.6 24.0 -8.0
Iran 2.4 -12.7 22.1 -0.6

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 63 countries reporting to worldsteel on a monthly basis 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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