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Global Crude Steel Production Shows Growth in March 2025
Global crude steel production experienced a notable increase in March 2025, according to the latest report. The 69 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) produced 166.1 million tonnes (Mt), marking a 2.9% increase compared to March 2024.
regional Performance Overview
Here’s a breakdown of crude steel production by region:
- Africa: Production reached 1.9 Mt, a 0.6% increase.
- Asia and Oceania: A significant output of 123.6 Mt, up by 3.9%.
- European Union (27): Production totaled 11.7 Mt, a slight increase of 0.2%.
- Europe, Other: Output stood at 3.6 Mt, a decrease of 7.2%.
- Middle East: Production amounted to 5.3 Mt, up by 1.9%.
- North America: Production reached 9.2 Mt, a 1.4% increase.
- Russia & other CIS + Ukraine: Output was 7.1 mt, down by 3.5%.
- South America: Production totaled 3.7 Mt, a significant increase of 6.5%.
Did you know? China is the world’s largest steel producer, significantly influencing global steel production trends.
Crude Steel Production by Region (Table 1)
| Region | Mar 2025 (Mt) | % change Mar 25/24 | Jan-Mar 2025 (Mt) | % change Jan-Mar 25/24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | 1.9 | 0.6 | 5.7 | 1.4 |
| Asia and Oceania | 123.6 | 3.9 | 348.8 | 0.5 |
| EU (27) | 11.7 | 0.2 | 32.4 | -2.5 |
| Europe, Other | 3.6 | -7.2 | 10.5 | -8.1 |
| Middle East | 5.3 | 1.9 | 13.3 | -8.0 |
| North America | 9.2 | 1.4 | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| Russia & other CIS + Ukraine | 7.1 | -3.5 | 20.5 | -2.6 |
| South America | 3.7 | 6.5 | 10.8 | 3.7 |
Top Steel Producing Countries
The following table shows the top steel-producing countries and their respective production volumes:
| Country | Mar 2025 (Mt) | Feb 2025 (Mt) | Jan-Mar 2025 (Mt) | % change Jan-Mar 25/24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 88.3 | 77.4 | 256.5 | 1.6 | |
| India | 12.7 | 11.7 | 36.2 | 7.2 | |
| Japan | 7.2 | 7.0 | 20.5 | -1.5 | |
| United States | 6.2 | 6.0 | 17.7 | -0.6 | |
| Russia | 6.2 | e | -3.2 | 17.7 | -3.8 |
| South Korea | 5.0 | -5.3 | 15.5 | -3.6 | |
| Türkiye | 3.1 | -2.8 | 9.3 | -3.4 | |
| Germany | 3.1 | e | -11.7 | 8.5 | -12.6 |
| Brazil | 2.9 | 6.6 | 8.5 | 2.8 | |
| Iran | 3.3 | 3.7 | 7.3 | -12.8 |
e – estimated. Ranking of top 10 producing countries is based on year-to-date aggregate
Pro Tip: Keep an eye on global trade policies, as they can significantly impact steel production and distribution worldwide.
FAQ Section
- What is the World Steel Association?
- 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.
- How much of the global steel production does worldsteel represent?
- Members represent around 85% of global steel production.
- Where can I find more data on steel production?
- worldsteel makes a limited set of data available free of charge via the steel Data Viewer. A subscription with access to the iron and crude steel production data for all other countries is available for €1,545 via the worldsteel bookshop.
- Where can I find information on capacity?
- Information on capacity can be found on the OECD website.
