World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 157.9 million tonnes (Mt) in May 2026, a 0.3% decrease compared to May 2025.
Crude steel production by region
Africa produced 2.1 Mt in May 2026, up 10.3% on May 2025. Asia and Oceania produced 116.2 Mt, down 0.9%. The EU (27) produced 11.4 Mt, down 0.4%. Europe, Other produced 3.8 Mt, up 4.9%. The Middle East produced 3.9 Mt, down 19.4%. North America produced 10.1 Mt, up 15.6%. Russia & other CIS + Ukraine produced 6.7 Mt, down 4.8%. South America produced 3.5 Mt, up 3.7%.
Top 10 steel-producing countries
China produced 84.4 Mt in May 2026, down 2.7% on May 2025. India produced 14.1Mt, up 1.9%. The United States produced 7.5 Mt, up 9.2%. Japan produced 7.0 Mt, up 1.7%. South Korea produced 5.4 Mt, up 3.3%. Russia is estimated to have produced 5.6 Mt, down 5.4%. Türkiye produced 3.4 Mt, up 8.9%. Germany produced 3.2 Mt, up 7.3%. Brazil produced 2.8 Mt, up 2.4%. Viet Nam produced 2.6 Mt, up 27.2%.
Source: worldsteel
