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Jul 07, 2023

June 2023 crude steel production

World crude steel production for the 63 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 158.8 million tonnes (Mt) in June 2023, a 0.1% decrease compared to June 2022. Crude steel

World crude steel production for the 63 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 158.8 million tonnes (Mt) in June 2023, a 0.1% decrease compared to June 2022.

Crude steel production by region

Africa produced 1.3 Mt in June 2023, up 11.5% on June 2022. Asia and Oceania produced 119.7 Mt, up 0.8%. The EU (27) produced 10.6 Mt, down 11.1%. Europe, Other produced 3.7 Mt, down 1.8%. The Middle East produced 4.2 Mt, up 9.4%. North America produced 9.2 Mt, down 0.5%. Russia & other CIS + Ukraine produced 6.8 Mt, up 5.2%. South America produced 3.3 Mt, down 12.4%.

The 63 countries included in this table accounted for approximately 97% of total world crude steel production in 2022. Regions and countries covered by the table:

Top 10 steel-producing countries

China produced 91.1 Mt in June 2023, up 0.4% on June 2022. India produced 11.2 Mt, up 12.9%. Japan produced 7.3 Mt, down 1.7%. The United States produced 6.8 Mt, up 0.5%. Russia is estimated to have produced 5.8 Mt, up 3.8%. South Korea produced 5.5 Mt, down 0.9%. Germany produced 2.9 Mt, down 8.4%. Iran produced 3.2 Mt, up 17.4%. Brazil produced 2.6 Mt, down 12.5%. Türkiye produced 2.9 Mt, down 1.5%.

e – estimated. Ranking of top 10 producing countries is based on year-to-date aggregate

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