In January 2025, the 69 countries reporting to worldsteel produced 151.4 million tonnes (Mt) of crude steel, reflecting a 4.4% decline compared to January 2024.
Crude steel production by region:
- Africa produced 1.9 Mt in January 2025, down 3.5% on January 2024.
- Asia and Oceania produced 112.3 Mt, down 4.5%.
- The EU (27) produced 10.3 Mt, down 3.3%.
- Europe, Other produced 3.5 Mt, down 6.8%.
- The Middle East produced 4.2 Mt, down 15.3%.
- North America produced 9.0 Mt, down 0.5%.
- Russia & other CIS + Ukraine produced 7.0 Mt, up 1.4%.
- South America produced 3.2 Mt, down 9.8%.
Top 10 steel-producing countries
