Crude Steel Production June 2025

In June 2025, world crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) totaled 151.4 million tons (Mt), representing a 5.8% decline compared to the same month in 2024.

Crude Steel Output by Geographic Region

• Africa produced 1.7 million tons (Mt), an increase of 3.0% compared to June 2024.
• Asia and Oceania recorded a production of 112.9 Mt, reflecting a decrease of 6.2%.
• The European Union (27 countries) produced 10.4 Mt, down 8.2%.
• Other European countries produced 3.3 Mt, representing a decline of 8.4%.
• The Middle East reported production of 4.3 Mt, a reduction of 4.9%.
• North America produced 8.7 Mt, showing a modest increase of 1.2%.
• Russia and other CIS countries, including Ukraine, produced 6.7 Mt, a decrease of 8.8%.
• South America produced 3.5 Mt, marking an increase of 1.3%.

Leading Steel-Producing Countries: Top 10 Rankings

• China produced 83.2 million tons (Mt), representing a 9.2% decrease compared to June 2024.
• India produced 13.6 Mt, an increase of 13.3%.
• Japan recorded a production of 6.7 Mt, down 4.4%.
• The United States produced 6.9 Mt, marking a 4.6% increase.
• Russia is estimated to have produced 5.6 Mt, a decline of 7.4%.
• South Korea produced 5.0 Mt, down 1.8%.
• Türkiye produced 2.9 Mt, a decrease of 3.5%.
• Germany produced 2.7 Mt, reflecting a sharp decline of 15.9%.
• Brazil produced 2.8 Mt, a slight decrease of 0.5%.
• Iran is estimated to have produced 2.2 Mt, down 15.5%.