3 June 2020

World Steel in Figures 2020 is now available

worldsteel has published the 2020 edition of World Steel in Figures. The publication provides a comprehensive overview of steel industry statistics.

2019 Steel Sustainability Champions announced

worldsteel has recognised 9 companies as Steel Sustainability Champions for their work in 2019. Check out which companies have been recognised.

safety and health principles home
22 May 2020

April 2020 steel production

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to worldsteel was 137.1 million tonnes (Mt) in April 2020, a 13.0% decrease compared to April 2019.

14 May 2020

steelTalks: Steel's role in future mobility

steelTalks #13 will explore steel's evolution as a sophisticated automotive material and its unique qualifications for future vehicles. The webinar will be held on 20 May at 13:00 UTC.

13 May 2020

COVID-19 webinar: Protecting your workers

A webinar coorganised by worldsteel and 3M focused on the challenges around providing effective respiratory protection to employees in the steel industry. The video recording of the session is now available.

A master blacksmith places on of his sushi knives into a presentation box
7 May 2020

Japan’s master blacksmiths are reliant on steel

Tsubame Sanjo is home to Japan’s master blacksmiths, where generations of craftsmen have shaped steel into some of the world’s most sought after sushi knives.

30 April 2020

COVID-19 and steelmaking raw materials

Baris Çiftçi, Head, Strategic Initiatives at worldsteel looks at the impact of COVID-19 on the steel industry’s upstream sectors.

28 April 2020

Economic impact of COVID-19 outbreak in China

worldsteel Beijing Office Chief Representative Frank Zhong provides insight into the impact of COVID-19 on the Chinese steel industry and steel-using sectors.

22 April 2020

March 2020 steel production

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to worldsteel was 147.1 million tonnes (Mt) in March 2020, a 6.0% decrease compared to March 2019.