World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to worldsteel was 157.9 million tonnes (Mt) in May 2026, a 0.3% decrease compared to May 2025.
World Steel in Figures provides a snapshot of of today’s steel industry, including top steel producers, production by country and processes, demand, trade, and much more.
The world stainless association has released figures for the first quarter of 2026, showing the total stainless steel melt shop production was 15.8 million tonnes, an increase of 2.5% compared to the first quarter of 2025.
World crude steel production for the 69 countries reporting to worldsteel was 153.4 million tonnes (Mt) in April 2026, a 1.9% decrease compared to April 2025.
worldsteel is today releasing its global 2026 Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) database, based on 2024 data. The data captures the full “cradle‑to‑gate” picture of steel production.
World crude steel production for the 69 countries reporting to worldsteel was 159.9 million tonnes (Mt) in March 2026, a 4.2% decrease compared to March 2025.
The Board of Members of worldsteel has today welcomed seven new regular members and one new affiliated member. We also announced that Dr. Henrik ADAM will lead the association as Director General as of the middle of Q4 2026.
worldsteel today announced the new World Champions of the 20th steelChallenge. There are two winners, one in the industry category, one in the student category. Find out who they are.
worldsteel has recognised 14 companies as Steel Sustainability Champions for their work in 2025. Find out which companies are the 2026 Steel Sustainability Champions.