Worldsteel: Global crude steel production declines by 5.8% in June 2025

by David Fleschen

ccording to data released by the World Steel Association (worldsteel), global crude steel production for the 70 reporting countries reached 151.4 million tonnes (Mt) in June 2025. This represents a 5.8% decrease compared to June 2024.

The figures, which cover countries responsible for approximately 98% of global steel output, highlight regional differences in production trends. While some areas showed modest growth, the overall decline reflects ongoing challenges facing the steel industry, including weaker demand, trade disruptions, and policy shifts in major markets.

Regional Highlights – June 2025 vs. June 2024

  • Africa: 1.7 Mt (+3.0%)

  • Asia and Oceania: 112.9 Mt (−6.2%)

  • European Union (27): 10.4 Mt (−8.2%)

  • Europe, Other: 3.3 Mt (−8.4%)

  • Middle East: 4.3 Mt (−4.9%)

  • North America: 8.7 Mt (+1.2%)

  • Russia & other CIS + Ukraine: 6.7 Mt (−8.8%)

  • South America: 3.5 Mt (+1.3%)

From January to June 2025, cumulative production for the 70 reporting countries stood at 934.3 Mt, reflecting a 2.2% decrease compared to the same period in 2024.

Top 10 Steel-Producing Countries – June 2025

Among individual countries, China remained the largest producer with 83.2 Mt, although its output fell by 9.2% year-on-year. India, in contrast, increased production by 13.3%, reaching 13.6 Mt, solidifying its position as the second-largest producer. Other notable results include:

  • United States: 6.9 Mt (+4.6%)

  • Japan: 6.7 Mt (−4.4%)

  • Russia (estimated): 5.6 Mt (−7.4%)

  • South Korea: 5.0 Mt (−1.8%)

  • Türkiye: 2.9 Mt (−3.5%)

  • Germany: 2.7 Mt (−15.9%)

  • Brazil: 2.8 Mt (−0.5%)

  • Iran (estimated): 2.2 Mt (−15.5%)

Year-to-date figures show India and the United States as the only major producers with year-on-year growth in the first half of 2025, while Germany and Iran recorded the sharpest declines.

The full data set and analysis were published by the World Steel Association (worldsteel) representing approximately 85% of global steel production. Its members include steel producers, regional associations, and research institutes from all major producing regions.

Source and Graphic: World Steel Association