Global crude steel production in August was 152.6 million tons, up 2.2% year-on-year

According to data released by the World Steel Association on September 25, the crude steel production in the 63 countries included in the World Steel Association statistics in August 2023 was 152.6 million tons, an increase of 2.2% year-on-year.

In August 2023, Africa's crude steel production was 1.5 million tons, an increase of 16.1%. Crude steel production in Asia and Oceania was 115.7 million tonnes, up 3.5% year-on-year. Crude steel production in the European Union (27) was 9.1 million tonnes, down 4.4% year-on-year; Crude steel production in other European countries was 3.4 million tons, down 3.2% year-on-year; Crude steel production in the Middle East was 2.8 million tons, down 16.0% year-on-year; North American crude steel production was 9.2 million tons, down 2.6% year-on-year. Crude steel production in Russia and other CIS countries + Ukraine was 7.5 million tons, up 10.7% year-on-year; Crude steel production in South America was 3.4 million tonnes, down 8.1% year-on-year.