March 2026 global crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 69 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 159.9 million tonnes (Mt) in March 2026, a 4.2% decrease compared to March 2025.
Crude steel production by region
- Africa produced 2.2 Mt in March 2026, up 11.6% on March 2025.
- Asia and Oceania produced 119.3 Mt, down 3.9%.
- The EU (27) produced 11.4 Mt, down 4.6%.
- Europe, Other produced 3.8 Mt, up 4.9%.
- The Middle East produced 3.5 Mt, down 33.5%.
- North America produced 9.5 Mt, up 3.5%.
- Russia & other CIS + Ukraine produced 6.6 Mt, down 7.9%.
- South America produced 3.6 Mt, down 0.5%.
The 69 countries included here accounted for approximately 98% of total world crude steel production in 2025.
Regions and countries covered:
- 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, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela
Top 10 steel-producing countries
- China produced 87.0 Mt in March 2026, down 6.3% on March 2025.
- India produced 15.3 Mt, up 9.4%.
- The United States produced 7.2 Mt, up 5.2%.
- Japan produced 6.9 Mt, down 4.1%.
- Russia is estimated to have produced 5.4 Mt, down 11.4%.
- South Korea produced 5.4 Mt, up 1.5%.
- Türkiye produced 3.3 Mt, up 6.4%.
- Germany produced 3.3 Mt, up 7.5%.
- Brazil produced 2.8 Mt, down 2.5%.
- Viet Nam is estimated to have produced 2.2 Mt, up 5.7%.
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.
