World Steel Association: July 2026 crude steel production

Brussels, Belgium – World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to the (worldsteel) was 149.2 million tonnes (Mt) in July 2026, a 0.3% decrease compared to July 2025.

Crude steel production by region

• Africa produced 2.0 Mt in July 2026, up 6.1% on July 2025.
  • Asia and Oceania produced 109.4 Mt, down 1.2%.
  • The EU (27) produced 10.5 Mt, up 3.8%.
  • Europe, Other produced 3.7 Mt, up 5.8%.
  • The Middle East produced 3.8 Mt, down 13.4%.
  • North America produced 9.6 Mt, up 4.9%.
  • Russia & other CIS + Ukraine produced 6.7 Mt, up 2.2%.
  • South America produced 3.6 Mt, up 2.8%.

The 70 countries included above accounted for approximately 98% of total world crude steel production in 2025.

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, Czechia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, 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, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela

Top 10 steel-producing countries

• China produced 76.9 Mt in July 2026, down 3.6% on July 2025.
• India produced 14.4 Mt, up 1.9%.
• The United States produced 7.4 Mt, up 4.4%.
• Japan produced 6.9 Mt, up 0.4%.
• Russia is estimated to have produced 5.7 Mt, up 3.3%.
• South Korea produced 5.7 Mt, up 6.4%.
• Türkiye produced 3.4 Mt, up 7.0%.
• Germany is estimated to have produced 2.8 Mt, up 3.0%.
• Brazil produced 2.8 Mt, up 0.1%. Viet Nam produced 2.7 Mt, up 34.7%.

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.