Global crude steel production in January 2025 fell 4.4% year-on-year

According to the latest data released by the World Steel Association,the crude steel output of the world's 69 countries and regions included in the statistics in January 2025 was 151.4 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 4.4%. These countries and regions account for 98% of global crude Steel Production.
Crude steel production by region.
　　In January 2025, Africa's crude steel output was 1.9 million tons, down 3.5% year-on-year; the crude steel output of Asia and Oceania was 112.3 million tons, down 4.5% year-on-year; The crude steel output of the European Union (27 countries) was 10.3 million tons, down 3.3% year-on-year; The crude steel output of other European countries was 3.5 million tons, down 6.8% year-on-year; The crude steel output in the Middle East was 4.2 million tons, down 15.3% year-on-year; North America's crude steel output was 9 million tons, down 0.5% year-on-year; The crude steel output of Russia and other CIS countries + Ukraine was 7 million tons, an increase of 1.4% year-on-year; South America's crude steel output was 3.2 million tons, down 9.8% year-on-year.

Top 10 countries in terms of crude steel production
　　In January 2025,
　　China's crude steel output is estimated to be 81.91 million tons, down 5.6% year-on-year;
　　India's crude steel output was 13.6 million tons, an increase of 6.8% year-on-year;
　　Japan's crude steel output was 6.8 million tons, down 6.6% year-on-year;
　　U.S. crude steel output was 6.6 million tons, up 1.2% year-on-year;
　　Russia's crude steel output is estimated to be 6 million tons, down 0.6% year-on-year;
　　South Korea's crude steel output was 5.2 million tons, down 8.8% year-on-year;
　　Turkey's crude steel output was 3.2 million tons, down 1.4% year-on-year;
　　Germany's crude steel output is estimated at 2.8 million tons, down 8.8% year-on-year;
　　Brazil's crude steel output is estimated at 2.6 million tons, down 4.5% year-on-year;
　　Iran's crude steel output was 2.2 million tons, down 24.1% year-on-year.
The decline in global crude steel production in January 2025 reflects the uncertainty of the global economic recovery and the impact of weak demand in some regions. China, the world's largest crude steel producer, has had a significant impact on global figures. At the same time, crude steel production in countries such as India and the United States bucked the trend, showing the divergence of regional markets.

According to worldsteel, the trend of global crude steel production in the coming months will depend on the global economic situation, energy price volatility and the impact of policy adjustments in various countries. Industry experts have called on countries to strengthen cooperation and promote the application of green steel production technologies to address the twin challenges of climate change and market demand.