World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 161.2 million tonnes (Mt) in March 2024, a 4.3% decrease compared to March 2023. Africa produced 1.9 Mt in March 2024, up 1.1% on March 2023. Asia and Oceania produced 118.3 Mt, down 5.8%. The EU (27) produced 11.6 Mt, down 4.3%. Europe, Other produced 3.9 Mt, up 11.0%. The Middle East produced 4.8 Mt, up 4.0%. North America produced 9.5 Mt, down 1.4%. Russia & other CIS + Ukraine produced 7.8 Mt, up 1.5%. South America produced 3.5 Mt, down 0.2%.
Region | Mar 2024 (Mt) | % change Mar 24/23 | Jan-Mar 2024 (Mt) | % change Jan-Mar 24/23 |
Africa | 1.9 | 1.1 | 5.6 | 8.3 |
Asia and Oceania | 118.3 | -5.8 | 345.9 | -0.4 |
EU (27) | 11.6 | -4.3 | 33.0 | -1.4 |
Europe, Other | 3.9 | 11.0 | 11.3 | 20.5 |
Middle East | 4.8 | 4.0 | 13.7 | 12.1 |
North America | 9.5 | -1.4 | 27.2 | -1.9 |
CIS | 7.8 | 1.5 | 21.8 | 1.6 |
South America | 3.5 | -0.2 | 10.6 | 3.2 |
Total | 161.2 | -4.3% | 469.1 | 0.5% |