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01/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/23/2026 07:30

December 2025 crude steel production and 2025 global crude steel production totals

23 January 2026 Brussels, Belgium

World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 139.6 million tonnes (Mt) in December 2025, a 3.7% decrease compared to December 2024.

Crude steel production by region

Africa produced 1.9 Mt in December 2025, down 0.3% on December 2024. Asia and Oceania produced 99.7 Mt, down 6.3%. The EU (27) produced 9.9 Mt, up 3.9%. Europe, Other produced 3.8 Mt, up 13.8%. The Middle East produced 5.3 Mt, up 13.9%. North America produced 9.0 Mt, down 0.4%. Russia & other CIS + Ukraine produced 6.9 Mt, down 2.7%. South America produced 3.2 Mt, up 1.2%.

Table 1. Crude steel production by region

Dec 2025
(Mt) 		% change
Dec 25/24 		Jan-Dec 2025
(Mt) 		% change
Jan-Dec 25/24
Africa 1.9 -0.3 23.2 3.8
Asia and Oceania 99.7 -6.3 1,324.5 -2.4
EU (27) 9.9 3.9 126.2 -2.6
Europe, Other 3.8 13.8 42.8 -0.9
Middle East 5.3 13.9 56.9 4.3
North America 9.0 -0.4 107.4 0.7
Russia & other CIS + Ukraine 6.9 -2.7 81.3 -4.4
South America 3.2 1.2 41.5 -1.2
Total 70 countries 139.6 -3.7 1,803.8 -2.0

The 70 countries included in this table accounted for approximately 98% of total world crude steel production in 2024.

Regions and countries covered by the table:

  • Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Africa, Tunisia
  • Asia and Oceania: Australia, China, India, Japan, Mongolia, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan (China), Thailand, Viet Nam
  • European Union (27): Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
  • Europe, Other: Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Türkiye, United Kingdom
  • Middle East: Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
  • 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 68.2 Mt in December 2025, down 10.3% on December 2024. India produced 14.8 Mt, up 10.1%. The United States produced 6.9 Mt, up 3.6%. Japan produced 6.6 Mt, down 4.8%. Russia is estimated to have produced 5.8 Mt, down 4.4%. South Korea produced 5.2 Mt, down 2.4%. Türkiye produced 3.5 Mt, up 18.5%. Iran is estimated to have produced 3.0 Mt, up 16.2%. Germany produced 2.7 Mt, down 0.2%. Brazil produced 2.6 Mt, down 1.9%.

Table 2. Top 10 steel-producing countries

Dec 2025
(Mt) 		% change
Dec 25/24 		Jan-Dec 2025
(Mt) 		% change
Jan-Dec 25/24
China 68.2 -10.3 960.8 -4.4
India 14.8 10.1 164.9 10.4
United States 6.9 3.6 82.0 3.1
Japan 6.6 -4.8 80.7 -4.0
Russia (e) 5.8 -4.4 67.8 -4.5
South Korea 5.2 -2.4 61.9 -2.8
Türkiye 3.5 18.5 38.1 3.3
Germany 2.7 -0.2 34.1 -8.6
Brazil 2.6 -1.9 33.3 -1.6
Iran (e) 3.0 16.2 31.8 1.4

e - estimated. The ranking of the top 10 producing countries is based on year-to-date aggregate

2025 global crude steel production totals

Total world crude steel production was 1,849.6 Mt in 2025. Please see the Steel Data Viewer for the complete listing of annual production totals by country.

Table 3: 2025 global crude steel production

Rank Country 2025 2024 % change
2025/2024
1 China 960.8 1 005.1 -4.4
2 India 164.9 149.4 10.4
3 United States 82.0 79.5 3.1
4 Japan 80.7 84.0 -4.0
5 Russia (e) 67.8 71.0 -4.5
6 South Korea 61.9 63.6 -2.8
7 Türkiye 38.1 36.9 3.3
8 Germany 34.1 37.3 -8.6
9 Brazil 33.3 33.9 -1.6
10 Iran (e) 31.8 31.4 1.4
11 Viet Nam 24.7 22.0 12.2
12 Italy 20.7 20.0 3.6
13 Indonesia (e) 19.0 18.6 1.9
14 Taiwan, China (e) 17.1 19.2 -10.8
15 Mexico (e) 13.5 14.3 -5.9
16 Spain (e) 12.0 11.9 0.7
17 Canada (e) 11.5 12.3 -7.2
18 Saudi Arabia 10.8 9.6 12.3
19 Egypt 10.6 10.7 -0.8
20 France (e) 9.8 10.8 -8.7
21 Malaysia (e) 9.0 9.0 -0.2
22 Austria 7.6 7.1 5.9
23 Ukraine 7.4 7.6 -2.2
24 Poland (e) 7.2 7.1 0.8
25 Belgium (e) 7.2 7.1 0.5
26 Netherlands 6.5 6.4 1.4
27 Algeria (e) 5.3 4.5 17.9
28 Australia 5.2 4.7 12.1
29 Thailand (e) 5.0 4.9 2.6
30 Bangladesh (e) 4.5 4.5 0.0
31 South Africa 4.5 4.7 -4.7
32 Kazakhstan 4.3 4.2 2.2
33 Argentina 4.0 3.9 4.2
34 Sweden 4.0 4.0 -0.7
35 United Arab Emirates 3.8 3.7 3.3
36 Finland 3.7 3.7 2.1
37 Slovakia (e) 3.7 3.9 -5.6
38 Pakistan (e) 3.6 4.1 -12.2
39 Iraq (e) 3.0 3.0 0.3
40 Oman (e) 3.0 3.0 0.0
Others 41.8 44.1 -5.3
World 1 849.4 1 886.8 - 2.0

e - annual figure estimated using partial data or non-worldsteel resources.

* The world total production figure in this table includes estimates of other countries that only report annually.

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Notes to Editors:

  • 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.
  • 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 €1,590 via the worldsteel bookshop. This subscription includes access to 20 years of data in the Steel Statistical Yearbook. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
  • Information on capacity can be found on the OECD website.
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