World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 155.7 million tonnes (Mt) in April 2024, a 5.0% decrease compared to April 2023. Africa produced 1.8 Mt in April 2024, up 1.4% on April 2023. Asia and Oceania produced 114.8 Mt, down 5.8%. The EU (27) produced 11.3 Mt, up 1.1%. Europe, Other produced 3.4 Mt, down 2.6%. The Middle East produced 4.6 Mt, down 8.2%. North America produced 8.9 Mt, down 5.2%. Russia & other CIS + Ukraine produced 7.4 Mt, down 3.5%. South America produced 3.4 Mt, down 3.9%.
Crude steel production by region
Area | Apr 2024 (Mt) | % change Apr 24/23 | Jan-Apr 2024 (Mt) | % change Jan-Apr 24/23 |
Africa | 1.8 | 1.4 | 7.4 | 6.6 |
Asia and Oceania | 114.8 | -5.8 | 461.8 | -1.6 |
EU (27) | 11.3 | 1.1 | 44.4 | -0.6 |
Europe, Other | 3.4 | -2.6 | 14.7 | 13.9 |
Middle East | 4.6 | -8.2 | 18.3 | 6.2 |
North America | 8.9 | -5.2 | 35.8 | -3.7 |
CIS | 7.4 | -3.5 | 29 | -0.6 |
South America | 3.4 | -3.9 | 14 | 1.2 |
Total 71 countries | 155.7 | -5 | 625.4 | -0.9 |