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22 May 2026

April 2026 crude steel production

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. 

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Press releasesSustainability
20 May 2026

worldsteel releases 2026 LCI database

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.

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23 April 2026

March 2026 crude 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.

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14 April 2026

worldsteel welcomes new members and new Director General

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.

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14 April 2026

steelChallenge-20 World Champions announcement

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.

Press releasesSustainability
14 April 2026

worldsteel announces the 2026 Steel Sustainability Champions

worldsteel has recognised 14 companies as Steel Sustainability Champions for their work in 2025. Find out which companies are the 2026 Steel Sustainability Champions.

Press releasesData
14 April 2026

worldsteel Short Range Outlook April 2026

worldsteel today released its Short Range Outlook (SRO) steel demand forecast for 2026 and 2027. worldsteel forecasts that global demand will grow by 0.3% in 2026 to reach 1,724 Mt, followed by an accelerated growth of 2.2% in 2027 to reach 1,762 Mt.

Press releasesData
24 March 2026

February 2026 crude steel production

World crude steel production for the 69 countries reporting to worldsteel was 141.8 million tonnes (Mt) in February 2026, a 2.2% decrease compared to February 2025.

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26 February 2026

January 2026 crude steel production

World crude steel production for the 69 countries reporting to worldsteel was 147.3 million tonnes (Mt) in January 2026, a 6.5% decrease compared to January 2025.