October 2022 crude steel production unchanged at 147.3 Mt
BRUSSELS, Belgium – World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 147.3 million tonnes (Mt) in October 2022, a 0.0% change compared to October 2021.
CRUDE STEEL PRODUCTION BY REGION
Africa produced 1.4 Mt in October 2022, up 2.3% on October 2021.
Asia and Oceania produced 107.3 Mt, up 5.8%.
The EU (27) produced 11.3 Mt, down 17.5%.
Europe, Other produced 3.7 Mt, down 15.8%.
The Middle East produced 4.0 Mt, up 6.7%.
North America produced 9.2 Mt, down 7.7%.
Russia & other CIS + Ukraine produced 6.7 Mt, down 23.7%.
South America produced 3.7 Mt, down 3.2%.
The 64 countries included here accounted for approximately 98% of total world crude steel production in 2021. Regions and countries covered are:
- Africa: Egypt, Libya, South Africa
- Asia and Oceania: Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan (China), Thailand, Vietnam
- European Union (27)
- Europe, Other: Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Turkey, 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, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
- South America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela
TOP 10 STEEL-PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- China produced 79.8 Mt in October 2022, up 11.0% on October 2021.
- India produced 10.5 Mt, up 2.7%.
- Japan produced 7.3 Mt, down 10.6%.
- The United States produced 6.7 Mt, down 8.9%.
- Russia is estimated to have produced 5.8 Mt, down 11.5%.
- South Korea produced 5.1 Mt, down 12.1%.
- Germany produced 3.1 Mt, down 14.4%.
- Türkiye produced 2.9 Mt, down 17.8%.
- Brazil is estimated to have produced 2.8 Mt, down 4.5%.
- Iran produced 2.9 Mt, up 3.5%.
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.
