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Global crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association stood at 167.9 million tons (Mt) in June 2021, an increase of 11.6% over June 2020 but down 3.73% from May (167.9 Mt).
Steel production by geographical area
Africa produced 1.5 Mt, an increase of 46.9% compared to June 2020. Asia and Oceania produced 122.5 Mt, up 6.4%. The CIS area produced 8.9 Mt, an increase of 9.1%. The EU (27) produced 13.2 Mt, up 34.7%. The Middle East produced 3.6 Mt, up 9.1%. North America produced 10.0 Mt, up 45.2%. South America produced 3.9 Mt, up 51.3%.
Top 10 steel producing countries
China produced 93.9 Mt in June 2021, up 1.5% from June 2020. India produced 9.4 Mt, up 21.4%. Japan produced 8.1 Mt, up 44.4%. The United States produced 7.1 Mt, up 44.4%. Russia is estimated to have produced 6.4 Mt, up 11.4%. South Korea produced 6.0 Mt, up 17.3%. Germany produced 3.4 Mt, up 38.2%. Turkey produced 3.4 Mt, up 17.9%. Brazil produced 3.1 Mt, up 45.2%. Iran is estimated to have produced 2.5 Mt, up 1.9%.
