May 2023 crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 63 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 161.6 million tonnes (Mt) in May 2023, a 5.1% decrease compared to May 2022.
Crude steel production by region
- Africa produced 1.3 Mt in May 2023, up 18.6% on May 2022.
- Asia and Oceania produced 119.5 Mt, down 6.0%.
- The EU (27) produced 11.6 Mt, down 11.2%.
- Europe, Other produced 3.7 Mt, down 7.7%.
- The Middle East produced 4.4 Mt, up 4.3%.
- North America produced 9.6 Mt, down 3.7%.
- Russia & other CIS + Ukraine produced 7.9 Mt, up 11.5%.
- South America produced 3.6 Mt, down 5.2%.
The 63 countries included in this data accounted for approximately 97% of total world crude steel production in 2022. Regions and countries covered:
- 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 90.1 Mt in May 2023, down 7.3% on May 2022.
- India produced 11.2 Mt, up 4.1%.
- Japan produced 7.6 Mt, down 5.2%.
- The United States produced 6.9 Mt, down 2.3%.
- Russia is estimated to have produced 6.8 Mt, up 8.8%.
- South Korea produced 5.8 Mt, down 0.1%.
- Germany produced 3.2 Mt, up 0.2%.
- Brazil produced 2.8 Mt, down 5.5%.
- Türkiye produced 2.9 Mt, down 10.4%.
- Iran produced 3.3 Mt, up 8.8%.
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.
