World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 140.1 million tonnes (Mt) in November 2025, a 4.6% decrease compared to November 2024.
Crude steel production by region
Africa produced 2.0 Mt in November 2025, up 7.4% on November 2024. Asia and Oceania produced 99.9 Mt, down 7.1%. The EU (27) produced 10.2 Mt, down 3.5%. Europe, Other produced 3.7 Mt, up 9.8%. The Middle East produced 5.5 Mt, up 8.2%. North America produced 9.0 Mt, up 5.4%. Russia & other CIS + Ukraine produced 6.3 Mt, down 3.9%. South America produced 3.5 Mt, up 2.4%.
Top 10 steel-producing countries
China produced 69.9 Mt in November 2025, down 10.9% on November 2024. India produced 13.7 Mt, up 10.8%. The United States produced 6.8 Mt, up 8.5%. Japan produced 6.8 Mt, down 1.6%. Russia is estimated to have produced 5.2 Mt, down 6.6%. South Korea produced 5.0 Mt, down 4.8%. Türkiye produced 3.3 Mt, up 10.0%. Germany produced 2.8 Mt, down 2.6%. Brazil produced 2.8 Mt, up 0.7%. Iran produced 3.4 Mt, up 9.2%.
Source: worldsteel
