November 2025 global crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 140.1 million tonnes (Mt) in November 2025, a 4.6% decrease compared to November 2024.
Crude steel production by region
- Africa produced 2.0 Mt in November 2025, up 7.4% on November 2024.
- Asia and Oceania produced 99.9 Mt, down 7.1%.
- The EU (27) produced 10.2 Mt, down 3.5%.
- Europe, Other produced 3.7 Mt, up 9.8%.
- The Middle East produced 5.5 Mt, up 8.2%.
- North America produced 9.0 Mt, up 5.4%.
- Russia & other CIS + Ukraine produced 6.3 Mt, down 3.9%.
- South America produced 3.5 Mt, up 2.4%.
The 70 countries included accounted for approximately 98% of total world crude steel production in 2024.
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, Croatia, 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 69.9 Mt in November 2025, down 10.9% on November 2024.
India produced 13.7 Mt, up 10.8%.
The United States produced 6.8 Mt, up 8.5%.
Japan produced 6.8 Mt, down 1.6%.
Russia is estimated to have produced 5.2 Mt, down 6.6%.
South Korea produced 5.0 Mt, down 4.8%.
Türkiye produced 3.3 Mt, up 10.0%.
Germany produced 2.8 Mt, down 2.6%.
Brazil produced 2.8 Mt, up 0.7%.
Iran produced 3.4 Mt, up 9.2%.
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.
