June 2023 crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 63 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 158.8 million tonnes (Mt) in June 2023, a 0.1% decrease compared to June 2022.
Crude steel production by region
- Africa produced 1.3 Mt in June 2023, up 11.5% on June 2022.
- Asia and Oceania produced 119.7 Mt, up 0.8%.
- The EU (27) produced 10.6 Mt, down 11.1%. Europe,
- Other produced 3.7 Mt, down 1.8%.
- The Middle East produced 4.2 Mt, up 9.4%.
- North America produced 9.2 Mt, down 0.5%.
- Russia & other CIS + Ukraine produced 6.8 Mt, up 5.2%.
- South America produced 3.3 Mt, down 12.4%.
The 63 countries included in this table accounted for approximately 97% of total world crude steel production in 2022. Regions and countries covered by above:
- Africa: Egypt, Libya, South Africa, Tunisia
- Asia and Oceania: Australia, China, India, Japan, Mongolia, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan (China), Thailand, Viet Nam
- European Union (27)
- Europe, Other: Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Türkiye, United Kingdom
- Middle East: Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
- 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 91.1 Mt in June 2023, up 0.4% on June 2022.
- India produced 11.2 Mt, up 12.9%.
- Japan produced 7.3 Mt, down 1.7%.
- The United States produced 6.8 Mt, up 0.5%.
- Russia is estimated to have produced 5.8 Mt, up 3.8%.
- South Korea produced 5.5 Mt, down 0.9%.
- Germany produced 2.9 Mt, down 8.4%.
- Iran produced 3.2 Mt, up 17.4%.
- Brazil produced 2.6 Mt, down 12.5%.
- Türkiye produced 2.9 Mt, down 1.5%.
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.
