22 August 2024 Brussels, Belgium

World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 152.8 million tonnes (Mt) in July 2024, a 4.7% decrease compared to July 2023.

Crude steel production by region

Africa produced 2.0 Mt in July 2024, up 4.0% on July 2023. Asia and Oceania produced 112.7 Mt, down 6.4%. The EU (27) produced 10.8 Mt, up 5.7%. Europe, Other produced 3.7 Mt, up 0.6%. The Middle East produced 3.7 Mt, down 10.1%. North America produced 8.8 Mt, down 2.4%. Russia & other CIS + Ukraine produced 7.5 Mt, down 0.8%. South America produced 3.7 Mt, up 6.0%.

 

Table 1. Crude steel production by region

Jul 2024 (Mt) % change Jul 24/23 Jan-Jul
2024 (Mt)
% change Jan-Jul 24/23
Africa 2.0 4.0 12.8 3.3
Asia and Oceania 112.7 -6.4 820.0 -1.2
EU (27) 10.8 5.7 78.0 1.5
Europe, Other 3.7 0.6 26.0 8.9
Middle East 3.7 -10.1 32.2 3.7
North America 8.8 -2.4 62.4 -3.8
Russia & other CIS + Ukraine 7.5 -0.8 51.5 0.0
South America 3.7 6.0 24.2 -0.6
Total 71 countries 152.8 -4.7 1,107.2 -0.7

The 71 countries included in this table accounted for approximately 98% of total world crude steel production in 2023.

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

 

Top 10 steel-producing countries

China produced 82.9 Mt in July 2024, down 9.0% on July 2023. India produced 12.3 Mt, up 6.8%. Japan produced 7.1 Mt, down 3.8%. The United States produced 6.9 Mt, up 2.1%. Russia is estimated to have produced 6.3 Mt, down 3.1%. South Korea produced 5.5 Mt, down 3.4%. Germany is estimated to have produced 3.1 Mt, up 4.8%. Türkiye produced 3.1 Mt, up 4.0%. Brazil produced 3.1 Mt, up 11.6%. Iran produced 1.8 Mt, down 18.7%.

 

Table 2. Top 10 steel-producing countries

Jul 2024 (Mt)   % change Jul 24/23 Jan-Jul 2024 (Mt) % change Jan-Jul 24/23
China 82.9 -9.0 613.7 -2.2
India 12.3 6.8 86.4 7.2
Japan 7.1 -3.8 49.8 -2.8
United States 6.9 2.1 46.9 -1.8
Russia 6.3 e -3.1 43.1 -3.0
South Korea 5.5 -3.4 37.1 -5.9
Germany 3.1 e 4.8 22.5 4.5
Türkiye 3.1 4.0 21.7 14.9
Brazil 3.1 11.6 19.4 3.3
Iran 1.8 -18.7 18.4 2.9

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.
  • 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 €1,485  via the worldsteel bookshop. This subscription includes access to 20 years of data in the Steel Statistical Yearbook. Please contact subscribers@worldsteel.org with any questions.
  • Information on capacity can be found on the OECD website.
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