worldsteel: September 2023 crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 63 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 149.3 million tonnes (Mt) in September 2023, a 1.5% decrease compared to September 2022.
Crude steel production by region
- Africa produced 1.3 Mt in September 2023, down 4.1% on September 2022.
- Asia and Oceania produced 110.7 Mt, down 2.1%.
- The EU (27) produced 10.6 Mt, down 1.1%. Europe,
- Other produced 3.5 Mt, up 2.7%.
- The Middle East produced 3.6 Mt, down 8.2%.
- North America produced 9.0 Mt, down 0.3%.
- Russia & other CIS + Ukraine produced 7.3 Mt, up 10.7%.
- South America produced 3.4 Mt, down 3.7%.
The 63 countries included above accounted for approximately 97% of total world crude steel production in 2022. Regions and countries:
- 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 82.1 Mt in September 2023, down 5.6% on September 2022.
- India produced 11.6 Mt, up 18.2%.
- Japan produced 7.0 Mt, down 1.7%.
- The United States produced 6.7 Mt, up 2.6%.
- Russia is estimated to have produced 6.2 Mt, up 9.8%.
- South Korea produced 5.5 Mt, up 18.2%.
- Germany produced 2.9 Mt, up 2.1%.
- Türkiye produced 2.9 Mt, up 8.4%.
- Brazil is estimated to have produced 2.6 Mt, down 5.6%.
- Iran produced 2.4 Mt, down 12.7%.
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.
